Atty. Richard C Bates

Atty. Richard C Bates

Richard C Bates is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, premises liability, casualty insurance defense. Richard received a B.A. degree from Southern University in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years.

New Iberia New Iberia 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard C Bates at a glance

Richard C Bates is a slip & fall and insurance attorney based in New Iberia, Louisiana. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1989). Educated at Tulane University (J.D., 1989) and Southern University (B.A. Political, 1986). Serands clients in New Iberia, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard C Bates is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, premises liability, casualty insurance defense
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from Southern University in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Richard practices in New Iberia, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard C Bates's Areas of Practice

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

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Iberia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana 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 Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Richard C Bates's law office located?
Richard C Bates's law practice is located in New Iberia, Louisiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard C Bates handle?
Richard C Bates focuses on slip & fall, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Richard C Bates practiced law?
Richard C Bates has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Richard C Bates go to law school?
Richard C Bates earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A. Political, 1986).
How can I contact Richard C Bates for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Tulane University
- 1989
B.A. Political
Southern University
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1989

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