Atty. Stephen Richard DeBates

Atty. Stephen Richard DeBates

Stephen Richard DeBates is a lawyer practicing business law, business purchase & sale, landlord & tenant and 8 other areas of law. Stephen has been licensed for 10 years.

St. Clair Shores St. Clair Shores 10 yrs experience 10 year
Call (586) 352-0927 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Stephen Richard DeBates at a glance

Stephen Richard DeBates is a trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate attorney based in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2016). Serands clients in St. Clair Shores, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Stephen Richard DeBates is a lawyer practicing business law, business purchase & sale, landlord & tenant and 8 other areas of law
  • Stephen has been licensed for 10 years
  • Stephen practices in St. Clair Shores, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Richard DeBates's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Richard DeBates handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Stephen Richard DeBates is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Michigan →

Probate

Stephen Richard DeBates is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Michigan →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Stephen Richard DeBates is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Michigan →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Stephen Richard DeBates is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Stephen Richard DeBates is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen Richard DeBates

Where is Stephen Richard DeBates's law office located?
Stephen Richard DeBates's law practice is located in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Richard DeBates handle?
Stephen Richard DeBates focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Stephen Richard DeBates practiced law?
Stephen Richard DeBates has 10+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2016.
How can I contact Stephen Richard DeBates for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 2016

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