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James W. Bates

Senior Partner·Law Offices Of James W Bates A Professional Corporation

Pasadena, CA

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ADRBankruptcyBusinessCivil RightsCommercial RE

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Since 1989
37 yrs

Since 1989

Bar admissions
3

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By appointment
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James W. Bates at a glance

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Firm founded
1989

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Practice focus

James W. Bates represents clients in Pasadena, California across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

Biography

About James W. Bates

EDUCATION: J.D. Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University, 1989. Chief Articles Editor, Loyola International and Comparative Law Journal, 1988-1989. Staff Member, Loyola International and Comparative Law Journal, 1987-1988. B.S. Business Administration (Finance/Securities), University Of Southern California, 1986.

ADMITTED TO PRACTICE: California, 1989; District of Columbia, 1991 (Inactive); United States Supreme Court, 1998; United States Court of Appeals for Ninth Circuit, 1989; United States District Court, Central (1989), Southern (1993), Eastern (2002) and Northern Districts of California.

MEMBER: State Bar Of California; District Of Columbia Bar (Inactive); Christian Legal Society; The Federalist Society.

PUBLICATIONS: Reducing The United States Trade Imbalance With Japan: Equal Access For United States Securities Dealers, 11 Loy.L.A.Int'l & Comp.L.J. (1989).

COMMUNITY: Advanced Pilot, Ventura Sail & Power Squadron, 2012- present; CEO, Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber Of Commerce, 2006-2009; Youth Basketball Coach, Foothill Hoops, 2003-2006; Youth Basketball Coach, Crescenta-Canada YMCA, 1999-2003; President, Glendale Community College Alumni Association, 1990.

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS: Eagle Scout, 1982; Frank Roberts Public Service Award, Montrose Verdugo-City Chamber Of Commerce, 2008; Scoutmaster Award Of Merit, Boy Scouts Of America, 2009.

EXPERIENCE:

Law Offices Of James W. Bates, Montrose, California. Trial Attorney, 1999- present.

O'Rourke, Allan & Fong, LLP, Glendale, California Trial Attorney, 1998-99.

Nemecek & Cole, Sherman Oaks, California. Litigation Associate, 1993-1997.

O'Rourke, Stafford & Allan, Glendale, California. Trial Attorney, 1988-1993.

California Attorney General's Office, Los Angeles California. Intern, 1985.

Credentials

Education

  • Loyola Marymount University

    J.D. · 1989

  • University of Southern California

    B.S. Business · 1986

Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

  • U.S. Supreme Court U

    1993 · ACTIVE

  • District of Columbia

    1991 · ACTIVE

  • California

    1989 · ACTIVE

Recognition

Awards & honors

  • AV Preeminent

Locations

Office locations

Main office

Law Offices Of James W Bates A Professional Corporation

1055 E. Colorado Blvd., 5th Floor

Pasadena, CA 91106-2327

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  • What areas of law does James W. Bates practice?

    James W. Bates focuses on ADR, Bankruptcy, Business, Civil Rights, and Commercial RE.

  • Where is James W. Bates located?

    James W. Bates primarily serves clients in Pasadena, California, with an office at 1055 E. Colorado Blvd., 5th Floor.

  • How experienced is James W. Bates?

    James W. Bates has 37 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1989.

  • Is James W. Bates a verified attorney?

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