Av. Thomas M. Bates

Av. Thomas M. Bates

Thomas M. Bates practices at Thomas M.

West Palm Beach West Palm Beach 38 Yıl Deneyim 38 yıl
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About Thomas M. Bates at a glance

Thomas M. Bates is an Attorney based in West Palm Beach, Florida, practicing at Thomas M. Bates, P.A.. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, business, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1988) and Florida U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida U.S. District Court, Middle District of Fl (1990). Educated at Boston College (Bachelor, 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Massachusetts Bar Association The Florida Bar American Bar Association (Section of Litigation) Palm Beach County Bar Association Palm Beach County Justice Association Florida Justice Association. Serands clients in West Palm Beach, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Practice Areas Explained

Thomas M. Bates's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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

Probate

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Personal Injury

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.

Thomas M. Bates is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Estate & Trust Litigation

Thomas M. Bates is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas M. Bates

Where is Thomas M. Bates's law office located?
Thomas M. Bates's law practice is located in West Palm Beach, Florida. The firm is Thomas M. Bates, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas M. Bates handle?
Thomas M. Bates focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, business, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Thomas M. Bates practiced law?
Thomas M. Bates has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Thomas M. Bates go to law school?
Thomas M. Bates earned their education at (Bachelor, 1980).
How can I contact Thomas M. Bates for a consultation?
You can contact Thomas 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.
What awards or recognition has Thomas M. Bates received?
Thomas M. Bates's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Eğitim

Bachelor
Boston College
- 1980

Ödüller

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1988
Florida U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida U.S. District Court, Middle District of Fl
Admitted: 1990

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