Alison Christine Bates

Alison Christine Bates

also known as Alison Bates

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 17 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Victor, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family

79 W Main St, Victor, NY

About Alison

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 85%

17 years | 1,000 cases

85%
Family 15%

17 years | 1,000 cases

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 17 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2008

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Bates Family Law P.C.

79 W Main St, Victor, NY, 14564

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Alison Christine Bates's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

5 star (8)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by anonymous | May 1, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Awesome lawyer

Alison was my lawyer for custody court. She was always there to answer all my questions and very quick to respond to emails. She is absolutely the best!

Posted by April | October 3, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

custody and support cases

She was honest and direct with me. Very easy to talk to and it was obvious she cared about me as a person. In court she is confident and professional. I was less stressed with her by my side!

Posted by anonymous | September 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Alison helped me get my cat back. Nuff said

It was perhaps the most difficult decision of my life to serve my spouse with divorce papers, and Alison was able to help me in this arduous task. I am grateful to her for this and her thoughtful and careful advice. Most importantly, she helped me recover my cat when my spouse visited the house when ...I wasn't home and abducted him! Thanks, Alison!

Posted by anonymous | September 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Divorce

Had a messy divorce. With a B/S restraining order. As soon as Allison took over my case she took control of the situation and had the restraining order immediately removed. Which then I was able to see my children which brought tears to my eyes.. Alison's knowledge of the divorce process was incredib...le. She knows the ins and outs of the system. She led me through step by step what she was doing and always kept in contact with me. Alison helped me through a very difficult time in my life and always had great moral support for me . That I desperately needed in this difficult time. I highly recommend her knowlede in this confusing process. Allison made this divorce process bearable.

Posted by Melissa | September 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Divorce Attorney

I hired Alison as my attorney for my divorce . Alison was and has been upfront about the process of divorce and especially when children are involved. It's been hard at times but when I have had any questions regarding the process , or not being sure what to do I have consulted with Alison and I know... that she will be honest with me .

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Kevin Clark

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"Alison's passion, knowledge, commitment and outstanding ability to advocate for each and every client she has makes her the best in her field."

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Amber Peshkin

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"If you are contemplating divorce or are presently going through one - you need to call Alison Bates!"

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2007

Rhodes Public Service Scholarship, Albany Law School

2004

Founders' Scholar, Albany Law School

2000

Presidential Scholar, State University of New York, Albany

Work Experience

2019 - 2020

Adjunct Professor of Family Law, Nazareth College

2015 - 2020

Partner, Wesley Clark & Bates

2014 - 2015

Confidential Court Attorney, Nys Unified Court System

2014 - 2018

Adjunct Professor, Finger Lakes Community College

2009 - 2014

Attorney, Private Pratice

Associations

2007 - Present

Monroe County Bar Association

Member

2016 - 2020

Monroe County Bar Association

Bar and Bench Committee

Education

2007

Albany Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

State University of New York, Albany

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

Child Abuse Summit

Child Abuse and Neglect

Languages

English

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