Atty. Shawna M. Bates

Atty. Shawna M. Bates

Shawna M. Bates is a lawyer practicing business, wills-trusts-probate, licensing and 1 other area of law.

McKinney McKinney 12 yrs experience 12 year
Call (214) 842-5169 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Shawna M. Bates at a glance

Shawna M. Bates is a contracts, trusts, probate, business, and ip attorney based in McKinney, Texas. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Admitted to practice in Texas (2014). Educated at Texas A&M School of Law (J.D., 2013). Serands clients in McKinney, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Shawna M. Bates is a lawyer practicing business, wills-trusts-probate, licensing and 1 other area of law
  • Shawna has been licensed for 12 years
  • Shawna practices in McKinney, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Shawna M. Bates's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

Shawna M. Bates is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Texas →

Trusts

Shawna M. Bates is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →

Probate

Shawna M. Bates is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Shawna M. Bates is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Shawna M. Bates is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

Looking for additional Texas attorneys? Browse all attorneys in McKinney or all attorneys in Texas.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Shawna M. Bates

Where is Shawna M. Bates's law office located?
Shawna M. Bates's law practice is located in McKinney, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Shawna M. Bates handle?
Shawna M. Bates focuses on contracts, trusts, probate, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Shawna M. Bates practiced law?
Shawna M. Bates has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
Where did Shawna M. Bates go to law school?
Shawna M. Bates earned their education at (J.D., 2013).
How can I contact Shawna M. Bates for a consultation?
You can contact Shawna M. Bates directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Texas A&M School of Law
- 2013

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2014

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.