Atty. Richard W. Bates
Richard W. Bates is an Orlando native.
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Richard W. Bates is an Attorney based in Orlando, Florida, practicing at Morgan & Morgan. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice and wrongful death. Educated at Stetson University College of Law (J.D., 2009) and University of Richmond (B.A., 2006). Serands clients in Orlando, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Richard W. Bates is an Orlando native
- After graduating from the University of Richmond in Virginia, Mr. Bates received his juris doctorate from Stetson University’s College of Law, an institution that specializes in the grooming of trial lawyers
- Mr. Bates began his career at Morgan & Morgan, P.A. pursuing claims ranging from consumer product cases to heavy truck tire and vehicle cases against some of the largest manufacturers both in the United States and abroad
- Since then, Mr. Bates has handled premises liability cases, automobile accident cases, and medical device cases, with a current emphasis on medical malpractice cases
- Mr. Bates is admitted to practice in every circuit in the State of Florida, as well as the Southern and Middle Districts
- He is a member of the Florida Justice Association, the Florida Bar Association, and the American Association for Justice
- Mr. Bates currently lives with his wife Leanne, a former prosecutor, and their three sons
- Recent Wins Private Settlement $8,500,000 Medical Malpractice 2025 Private Settlement $7,000,000 Medical Malpractice 2025 Private 2022 Medical Malpractice Settlement $5,400,000 Medical Malpractice 2021 Private 2022 Medical Malpractice Settlement $4,500,000 Medical Malpractice 2021 Private Medical Malpractice Settlement $4,250,000 2025 Private 2022 Medical Malpractice Settlement $3,750,000 Medical Malpractice 2021 Private Settlement $2,750,000 Medical Malpractice 2025 Private Settlement $2,750,000 Medical Malpractice 2025 Private 2023 Medical Malpractice Settlement $2,675,000 Medical Malpractice 2022 Private 2020 Medical Malpractice Settlement $2,500,000 Medical Malpractice 2019 Private Settlement $1,950,000 2025 Martin v
- Florida Hospital $1,921,177 Wrongful Death 2022 Private 2019 Medical Malpractice Settlement $1,900,000 Medical Malpractice 2018 Private 2024 Medical Malpractice Settlement $1,500,000 Medical Malpractice 2023 Private Settlement $1,500,000 Medical Malpractice 2025 Private Settlement $1,350,000 Wrongful Death 2025 Private Settlement $1,000,000 Medical Malpractice 2025 Private Medical Malpractice Settlement $800,000 Medical Malpractice 2025 Private Settlement $750,000 Wrongful Death 2024 Private Settlement $250,000 Medical Malpractice 2025
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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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 Orlando 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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