Maria Teresa Bates

Maria helped me with an adult adoption and not only knew how to quickly navigate the legal side but was able to provide myself and my daughter personal advice from her own experiences as an adoptive parent. I've continued to reach out to Maria for legal advice in complicated cases and she is a fierce... advocate and always knows exactly how to navigate the challenge. Maria has provided pro-bono services for our community and is a quick strategic thinker that can figure out how to move barriers to make things happen. I can't say enough good things about her services.

I am honored to write a recommendation for Maria Bates. I used Maria’s services when I adopted my son. She walked alongside me during one of the most exciting, stressful and ultimately life changing times. She took the time to get to know me and shared some of her own journey which helped me feel sup...ported. Maria is truly passionate about family formation. She understood and anticipated my questions and concerns before I even asked them. Maria and her team were advocates for both me and the birth parents. Their support helped us create a close and trusting relationship. So much so that the birth mother asked me if I would be with her in the delivery room when my son was born – which remains the most amazing and moving experience of my life. Maria’s support for us didn’t end when the adoption was finalized. While our adoption was eight years ago, Maria has reached out periodically just to check in. Because of her ongoing professionalism and support, I would not hesitate to contact Maria for any type of legal service in the future.