$ 400-500 per hour
Mr. Bateman is an aggressive, results-driven, trial lawyer who enjoys helping his clients succeed. Mr. Bateman’s practice is dedicated entirely to civil litigation in areas that include real estate and title, trusts and estates, business, collections, contracts, fraud, and divorce and custody. For more than a decade, Mr. Bateman has helped clients to resolve complex disputes both inside and outside the courtroom. Because his clients range from national lending institutions to small business and individuals, he excels in tailoring common-sense solutions to each client’s specific problem. He is responsive, dedicated, and strategic.
Mr. Bateman is recognized by the The National Trial Lawyers as one of the “Top 10 Probate and Estate Trial Lawyers” in Virginia, and he has appeared as a disguished guest on the television show Probate Nation to discuss estate related litigation. Mr. Bateman currently serves as an officer and member of the Virginia State Bar’s Fifth District Disciplinary Committee, which regulates and reviews complaints of lawyer misconduct. He serves as a arbitrator on the District of Columbia Bar’s Attorney Client Arbitration Board, where he has presided over fee disputes in the tens of millions of dollars. And he serves as a committee member of the Fairfax County Bar Association’s Circuit Court Committee. Mr. Bateman is the recipient of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association’s Trial Advocacy Award and his work has been widely featured in the Virginia Lawyers Weekly.
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Chat withState: Maryland
Acquired: 2021
No misconduct found
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
10427 North Street, Suite 200, Fairfax, VA, 22030
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Posted by Blair | November 5, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Dave Bateman represented me in a partition matter. Dave was an expert in setting my expectations and providing insights on the most likely outcomes. My questions were responded to quickly and thoroughly using language and examples I could understand. While legal representation has its price, I w...
Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
Mr. Bateman was extremely fast and helpful in answering my question. He also helped illuminate some of the answers that I should have included in my initial question. This is my first time receiving legal help on this website. Thank you VERY much.
Thank you so much for your review. I am so glad I was able to help!
Posted by Lauren | July 31, 2022 | Hired Attorney
5 Big Stars for Attorney David E. Bateman I needed legal representation when an unlicensed contractor was attempting to extort $25,000 from me for work he did not perform on a construction project in Arlington VA. I now realize the advantage in using a good law firm to handle disputes for my compan...
Posted by Kristin | February 4, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I retained Rathbun and Bateman in late September to assist with a commercial lease issue after multiple attempts at having it corrected with the landlord. During our six month court process...they were completely responsive and made me feel like I was their only client...even though I knew that wasn...
Posted by M. Crutchfield | January 14, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
Mr. Batemen talked with me over a 1/2 hour explaining in detail and answering questions and I was not a client. He was detailed and thorough and provided excellent and valuable information to me. Most appreciative.
"Mr. Bateman is an excellent advocate for his clients. I would not hesitate to recommend him to a client in need. He is also an asset to the Avvo Community, providing invaluable resources to those seeking help."
Litigation lawyer
2024
Top 10 Estate and Probate Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2007
2007 Trial Advocacy Award, Virginia Trial Lawers Association
2016 - Present
Attorney, Rathbun Bateman, P.C.
2014 - 2016
Attorney, Offit Kurman, P.C.
2008 - 2014
Attorney, Rathbun & Goldberg, P.C.
2023 - Present
Virginia State Bar, 5th District CommitteeMember
2019 - Present
District of Columbia, Attorney Client Arbitration BoardAbritrator
2016 - Present
Fairfax County Bar AssociationCircuit Court Committee Member
Verdict: $999.050, plus $96,000+ in attorney's fees
Verdict: Defendant ($3+ million)
Verdict: $675,000 ($475,000 compensatory and $200,000 punitive)
Verdict: Defendant
2008
LL.M - Master of Laws
2007
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2018
Durable Financial Power of Attorney - Abuses & Remedies: Part 2 - Litigation
2022
English
German
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