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Robert B. Bates is a business, real estate, foreclosure, and landlord/tenant attorney based in Athens, Georgia. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1973), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia (1973), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit and Supreme Court of Georgia (1974). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 1973) and Auburn University (B.S., 1970). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Western Circuit and American. Serves clients in Athens, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Robert B. Bates is a lawyer practicing real estate law, real property law, residential and 3 other areas of law
- Robert received a B.S. degree from Auburn University in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Robert practices in Athens, GA
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Robert B. Bates is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Robert B. Bates is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Georgia →
Robert B. Bates is one of 12,926 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure attorneys in Georgia →
Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.
Robert B. Bates is one of 19,927 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant attorneys in Georgia →
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Why local counsel matters in Georgia
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Athens are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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