Atty. Scott William Bates

Atty. Scott William Bates

Scott William Bates is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, litigation. Scott received a B.S. degree from Oklahoma State University in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Chicago Chicago 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Scott William Bates at a glance

Scott William Bates is a Zurich Insurance Co. based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on litigation and insurance. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma (1988), U.S. District Court, Western District of Oklahoma (1988), Illinois (1989), and California (1991). Educated at University of Oklahoma (J.D., 1988) and Oklahoma State University (B.S., 1985). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Scott William Bates is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, litigation
  • Scott received a B.S. degree from Oklahoma State University in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Scott practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Scott William Bates's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Scott William Bates

Where is Scott William Bates's law office located?
Scott William Bates's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott William Bates handle?
Scott William Bates focuses on litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Scott William Bates practiced law?
Scott William Bates has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Scott William Bates go to law school?
Scott William Bates earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S., 1985).
How can I contact Scott William Bates for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Oklahoma
- 1988
B.S.
Oklahoma State University
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Oklahoma
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Western District of Oklahoma
Admitted: 1988
Illinois
Admitted: 1989
California
Admitted: 1991
Mississipi (inactive) and U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi
Admitted: 1995
Mississippi
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1996

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