Atty. Nuala Ann Bates

Atty. Nuala Ann Bates

Nuala Ann Bates is a lawyer practicing family law, probate, guardianship and 2 other areas of law. Nuala received a degree from Institute of Professional Legal Studies in 1984, and has been licensed for 41 years.

San Jose San Jose 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About Nuala Ann Bates at a glance

Nuala Ann Bates is a probate, family law, poa, litigation, and elder law attorney based in San Jose, California. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Northern Ireland (1985), England and Wales (1988), and California (1995). Educated at Queen's University, Belfast (LL.B., 1983) and Institute of Professional Legal Studies Class of 1984 (—). Serands clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Nuala Ann Bates is a lawyer practicing family law, probate, guardianship and 2 other areas of law
  • Nuala received a degree from Institute of Professional Legal Studies in 1984, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Nuala practices in San Jose, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Nuala Ann Bates's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nuala Ann Bates handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

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Family Law

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Power of Attorney

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Civil Litigation

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Elder Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Jose are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Nuala Ann Bates's law office located?
Nuala Ann Bates's law practice is located in San Jose, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nuala Ann Bates handle?
Nuala Ann Bates focuses on probate, family law, poa, litigation, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Nuala Ann Bates practiced law?
Nuala Ann Bates has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Nuala Ann Bates go to law school?
Nuala Ann Bates earned their education at (LL.B., 1983); (—).
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Education

LL.B.
Queen's University, Belfast
- 1983
Institute of Professional Legal Studies Class of 1984
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Northern Ireland
Admitted: 1985
England and Wales
Admitted: 1988
California
Admitted: 1995

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