Atty. William Carter Bates III

Atty. William Carter Bates III

Mr. William Carter Bates III is a lawyer practicing taxation, business law, health care and 3 other areas of law.

Macon Macon 44 yrs experience 44 year
Call (478) 310-6261 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William Carter Bates III at a glance

William Carter Bates III is a Partner based in Macon, Georgia, practicing at James-Bates-Brannan-Groover-LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, tax, estate litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in Georgia U.S. Tax Court (1982). Educated at New York University (LL.M., 1983) and Mercer University (J.D., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Macon Bar Association State Bar of Georgia. Serands clients in Macon, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. William Carter Bates III is a lawyer practicing taxation, business law, health care and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a degree from New York University in 1983, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • William practices at James-Bates-Brannan-Groover-LLP in Macon, GA

Practice Areas Explained

William Carter Bates III's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

William Carter Bates III is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

William Carter Bates III is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Georgia →

Estate & Trust Litigation

William Carter Bates III is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Georgia →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Carter Bates III

Where is William Carter Bates III's law office located?
William Carter Bates III's law practice is located in Macon, Georgia. The firm is James-Bates-Brannan-Groover-LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Carter Bates III handle?
William Carter Bates III focuses on estate planning, business, tax, estate litigation, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has William Carter Bates III practiced law?
William Carter Bates III has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did William Carter Bates III go to law school?
William Carter Bates III earned their education at (LL.M., 1983); (J.D., 1982).
How can I contact William Carter Bates III for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William Carter Bates III received?
William Carter Bates III's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.M.
New York University
- 1983
J.D.
Mercer University
- 1982

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Georgia U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1982

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