James Clifford Bates

James Clifford Bates
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Practice Areas

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  • 25% Elder Law
    15 years
  • 25% Trusts
    15 years
  • 20% Probate
    15 years
  • 20% Estate Planning
    15 years
  • 10% Wills / Living Wills
    15 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Hourly ($180-$240/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

  • Bates & Perry Co., LPA
    750 E. Washington Street
    Suite D-3
    Medina, OH 44256
    Office: 330-591-0070
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Languages Spoken

  • English

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Attorney James C. Bates graduated from the University of Akron School of Law and has focused on the estate planning and elder law field for over a decade. He... more

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Rachel Anne Kabb-Effron

I endorse this lawyer. Jim is a good and conscientious lawyer. He and I worked together on a pro bono Ohio Supreme court case and working with him... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Rachel Kabb-Effron , Beachwood (OH), About 2 years ago

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License

16 years since James Clifford Bates was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Ohio Active 1997 06/09/2013

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at Bates & Perry Co., LPA 2011–present

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Akron, C. Blake McDowell Law Center Law JD - Juris Doctor 1997
Miami University of Ohio History and Political Science BA - Bachelor of Arts 1994

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Akron Bar Assocation 2011–present
Member Medina Bar Association 2011–present
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Medicaid and Trusts Helping Hands 2013
The Pooled Trust Helping Hands 2013
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Medicaid Update 2011 Medicaid Update 2011 2011
Elder Law: Representing Clients in a New Legal Landscape Elder Law: Representing Clients in a New Legal Landscape CLE 2011
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