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Dawn Marie Bates-Buchanan

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Hourly ($150-$200/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information
  • Gulfcoast Legal Services, Inc.
    430 12th Street West
    Bradenton, FL 34205
    Office: 941-746-6151
    Fax: 941-746-3661
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  • Bates-Buchanan Law Group, P.A.
    417 12th Street W
    Suite109
    Bradenton, FL 34205
    Office: 941-538-2773
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Languages Spoken
  • English

About Me

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I am an attorney with 15 years experience in family law, elder law, consumer law, bankruptcy, foreclosure issues and estate planning (probate). I am based in... more

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Client Reviews

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5.0 star rating 5 reviews
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“Awesome Lawyer”

Posted by: Larry, 2011-10-11 4 months ago.

Client Review: If it wasn't for Dawn, I would not of made it through my divorce. Dawn gave me comfort, hope and a sence of not being controled by my spouse. She... more
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“Estate Planning”

Posted by: a Wills client, 2011-09-29 5 months ago.

Client Review: Ms. Bates-Buchanan was wonderful with me and all of questions about preparing a will, a trust, healthcare documents and was honest enough to tell me... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

6 endorsements

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Marc Hayes Feldman

Dawn truly cares about her clients and their often diffficult situations, and it shows in the way she practices law.

Endorsement from lawyer: Marc Feldman , Bradenton (FL), 3 months ago
Susannah Coakley Savitsky

I endorse Dawn because I have seen her go above and beyond to help her clients resolve their issues. She will work tirelessly to help her clients and... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Susannah Savitsky , Bradenton (FL), 7 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

12 years since Dawn Marie Bates-Buchanan was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Florida Member in Good Standing 1999 03/04/2011
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Owner/Managing Partner at Bates-Buchanan Law Group, P.A. 2011–present
Contract Attorney at Gulfcoast Legal Services, Inc 2011–present
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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
Board of Directors Manatee County Bar Association 2010-present
Member National Association of Consumer Advocates 2008-present
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Portfolio

Contribution
Reputation Level 9
Answers: 55 Legal Answers
2 Best Answers
12 Answers marked as good
Guides: 2 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications
Article Publication Date
What to do if the home your renting is being foreclosed Woman's Quarterly 2009

Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
Foreclosure Defense Region IV 2010