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Tim Bates is a Member based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Timothy M. Bates. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on personal injury. Admitted to practice in Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Northern District Court US Supreme Court (1987). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1987) and Southern Methodist University (B.B.A., 1983). Active member of State Bar of Texas. Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Tim Bates is a lawyer practicing personal injury
- Tim received a B.B.A. degree from Southern Methodist University in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
- Tim practices at Timothy M. Bates in Dallas, TX
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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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 Dallas 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 venue, 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.
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