$ 300-350 per hour
About James
Biography
I represent clients in real estate, commercial, business, banking, insurance, and construction litigation. I handle creditor's rights matters. I form business organizations. I represent small businesses, financial institutions, contractors, owners, developers, private lenders. I prepare and negotiate real estate documents, commercial leases, forebearance agreements, and handle loan workouts. I provide private general counsel services to businesses.
Practice Areas
17
Practice Areas
Arbitration
6%
Banking
6%
Bankruptcy and Debt
6%
Business
6%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in California for 36 years
State: California
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 34 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of James W. Bates A Professional Corporation
(818) 279-0513
Fax
1055 E. Colorado Blvd., 5th Floor, Pasadena, CA, 91106-2327
jbateslaw.comOnline Presence
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
The Finest 2016 - Attorney, Crescenta Valley Weekly - The Foothills Community Newspaper
2015
The Finest 2015 - Attorney, Crescenta Valley Weekly - The Foothills Community Newspaper
2008
Frank Roberts Public Service Award, Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber Of Commerce
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1900 - Present
Senior Partner, Law Offices of James W. Bates A Professional Corporation
Associations
1989 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Education
1989
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
University of Southern California - Marshall School Of Business
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
1989
L.A., Int'l & Comp. L.J
Reducing the United States Trade Imbalance with Japan: Equal Access for United States Securities Dealers
Languages
English