Atty. Shawn Michael Bates
Mr. Shawn Michael Bates is a lawyer practicing litigation.
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Shawn Michael Bates is a litigation attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in Alabama (2008), New York (2008), and District of Columbia (2009). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center J.D. (—). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Shawn Michael Bates is a lawyer practicing litigation
- Shawn has been licensed for 18 years
- Shawn practices in Washington, DC
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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