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About Philip A. Bates at a glance
Philip A. Bates is a Member based in Pensacola, Florida, practicing at Philip A. Bates, P.A.. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, creditor rights, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Florida (1977), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida (1977), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Judicial Circuit (1985), and Georgia (1999). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1976) and University of Central Florida (B.S.B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Association The Florida Bar. Serands clients in Pensacola, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Order of the Coif
- Listed in, The Best Lawyers in America, 1995-1996, 1996-1997, 1997-1998, 1998-1999, 1999-2000, 2001-2002, 2003-2004, 2005-2006, 2007-2008, 2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2011-2012
- Federal Judicial Nominating Commission of Florida, 2011, 2012
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Philip A. Bates is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Philip A. Bates is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Florida →
Philip A. Bates is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Florida →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Philip A. Bates is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Philip A. Bates is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pensacola are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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