Atty. Michael Todd Bates
Michael Todd Bates is a lawyer practicing consumer finance, debtor and creditor, bankruptcy. Michael Todd received a B.S. degree from Iowa State University in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years.
Bankruptcy & More Attorney · Serving Lewisville, TX · 36+ Years Experience
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About Michael Todd Bates at a Glance
Michael Todd Bates is a bankruptcy, creditor rights, and consumer attorney based in Lewisville, Texas. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1990) and Iowa (1994). Educated at Hamline University School of Law (J.D., 1990) and Iowa State University (B.S., 1986). Serves clients in Lewisville, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Todd Bates
- Michael Todd Bates is a lawyer practicing consumer finance, debtor and creditor, bankruptcy
- Michael Todd received a B.S. degree from Iowa State University in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Michael Todd practices in Lewisville, TX
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Michael Todd Bates's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Todd Bates handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Lewisville.
Bankruptcy & Debt in Lewisville
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Creditor Rights & Collections in Lewisville
Michael Todd Bates is one of 42,582 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Texas →
Consumer Protection in Lewisville
Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
Michael Todd Bates is one of 50,226 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Lewisville
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lewisville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Lewisville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Lewisville-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Lewisville Choose Michael Todd Bates
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Todd Bates's practice in the field of bankruptcy, creditor rights, and consumer.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Todd Bates brings 36+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Minnesota and Iowa, Michael Todd Bates can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering bankruptcy, creditor rights, and consumer, Michael Todd Bates can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Lewisville
A Lewisville-based practice means Michael Todd Bates attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael Todd Bates Handles in Lewisville
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Michael Todd Bates has experience with under Texas law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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