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James William Bates

Law Offices Of James W. Bates, A Professional Corporation
  • Business Law, Real Estate Law, Construction Law
  • California
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I represent clients in real estate, commercial, construction and business litigation and transactions. My clients are financial institutions, contractors, owners, developers, private lenders and small businesses. In addition to litigation matters, I prepare and negotiate real estate documents, commercial leases, forbearance agreements, and handle loan workouts. I provide private general counsel services to businesses.

Education
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
J.D. (1989)
Activities: Chief Articles Editor, Loyola International & Comparative Law Journal, 1988-1989; Member, Federalist Society.
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University of Southern California
B.S. (1986) | Finance, Corporate Finance, Securities and Investment Management
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Professional Associations
Pasadena Bar Association
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California State Bar  # 143757
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Federalist Society
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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Practice Areas
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Construction Law
Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Additional Practice Areas
  • Banking Law
  • Representation of financial institutions
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Law Offices Of James W. Bates, A Professional Corporation
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1055 East Colorado Boulevard, 5th Floor
Pasadena, CA 91106-2327
Telephone: (818) 248-1911
Fax: (818) 279-0513