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James Clifford Bates

James Clifford Bates
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Industry Recognition 3.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
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  • 25% Elder Law
    14 years
  • 25% Trusts
    14 years
  • 20% Probate
    14 years
  • 20% Estate Planning
    14 years
  • 10% Wills / Living Wills
    14 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Hourly ($150-$200/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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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 1 year ago

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License

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

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Ohio Active 1997 05/22/2012
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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Contribution
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Publications
Article Publication Date
The Basics of Trust Planning Ohio Bar Association Elder Law Handbook 2010
State Recovers Medicaid Costs from Estates Ohio Bar Association Law You Can Use Series 2010

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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