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Dawn Marie Bates-Buchanan

Dawn Marie Bates-Buchanan

8.2

Excellent

Experience 4.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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5.0 star rating 2 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 55% Elder Law
    7 years
  • 25% Family
    12 years
  • 10% Child Abuse
    12 years
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Payment types

Cash

Contact Information
  • Address registered with state bar
    430 12th St W
    Bradenton, FL 34205
    Office: 941-746-●●●● - show
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Languages
  • English

About Me

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About me: I am the current manager of the Bradenton Office of Gulfcoast Legal Services, Inc. I also manage the Title III grant for the Elderly and Care Providers, as... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 2 reviews
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5 star rating

“CLIENT RECOMENDATION”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-08-12 3 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Dawn Marie Bates is a very committed attorney. This is not about making easy money. It’s about doing what is right and helping people in need.... more
5 star rating

“DOM Client”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-08-10 4 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Mrs. Buchanan represented me in a divorce case and I was very happy with her. My husband was in prison and there were difficulties in getting it all... more

Endorsements

Endorsements

3 endorsements

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Crystal Diane Golm

Ms. Bates-Buchanan is a tireless advocate, committed to her clients and to the practice of law. I appreciate her honesty, candor and zealous... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Crystal Golm , Bradenton (FL), 3 months ago
Tracey Lynn Starrett

I endorse this lawyer's work. I consulted with her on several occasions and found her to be quite knowledgeable.

Endorsement from lawyer: Tracey Starrett , Sarasota (FL), 4 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 10 years since Dawn Marie Bates-Buchanan was first licensed to practice law in FL.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Managing Attorney - Bradenton at Gulfcoast Legal Services, inc 2006–present
Managing Attorney at Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc. 1999–2006
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Manatee Community College Legal Assisting A.S. 1994
University of South Florida Criminology, Sociology and Child Psychology BS - Bachelor of Science 1991
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Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
President's Club - Volunteer Award United Way of Manatee County 2005

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member National Association of Legal Assistants 1991–present
Member American Bar Association 1999–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 3
Question: Does a parent (going throught a divorce) have to...
Dawn's answer: Jurisdiction for a dissolution action is where the parties last lived as husband and wife, or where... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
What to do if the home your renting is being foreclosed Woman's Quarterly 2009

Cases
Title:
Torres
Practice Area:
Elder Law
Outcome:
Settlement with Court Intervention
Description:
Client purchased house from brother in law. Client is on disability. Brother-In-Law and broker altered credit application to show income that Client...

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