Richard W. Bates

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Richard W. Bates: Attorney with Morgan & Morgan

Biography

Richard W. Bates is an Orlando native. After graduating from the University of Richmond in Virginia, Mr. Bates received his juris doctorate from Stetson University’s College of Law, an institution that specializes in the grooming of trial lawyers. Mr. Bates began his career at Morgan & Morgan, P.A. pursuing claims ranging from consumer product cases to heavy truck tire and vehicle cases against some of the largest manufacturers both in the United States and abroad. Since then, Mr. Bates has handled premises liability cases, automobile accident cases, and medical device cases, with a current emphasis on medical malpractice cases.

Mr. Bates is admitted to practice in every circuit in the State of Florida, as well as the Southern and Middle Districts. He is a member of the Florida Justice Association, the Florida Bar Association, and the American Association for Justice. Mr. Bates currently lives with his wife Leanne, a former prosecutor, and their three sons.

Recent Wins

Private Settlement
$8,500,000
Medical Malpractice
2025

Private Settlement
$7,000,000
Medical Malpractice
2025

Private 2022 Medical Malpractice Settlement
$5,400,000
Medical Malpractice
2021

Private 2022 Medical Malpractice Settlement
$4,500,000
Medical Malpractice
2021

Private Medical Malpractice Settlement
$4,250,000

2025

Private 2022 Medical Malpractice Settlement
$3,750,000
Medical Malpractice
2021

Private Settlement
$2,750,000
Medical Malpractice
2025

Private Settlement
$2,750,000
Medical Malpractice
2025

Private 2023 Medical Malpractice Settlement
$2,675,000
Medical Malpractice
2022

Private 2020 Medical Malpractice Settlement
$2,500,000
Medical Malpractice
2019

Private Settlement
$1,950,000

2025

Martin v. Florida Hospital
$1,921,177
Wrongful Death
2022

Private 2019 Medical Malpractice Settlement
$1,900,000
Medical Malpractice
2018

Private 2024 Medical Malpractice Settlement
$1,500,000
Medical Malpractice
2023

Private Settlement
$1,500,000
Medical Malpractice
2025

Private Settlement
$1,350,000
Wrongful Death
2025

Private Settlement
$1,000,000
Medical Malpractice
2025

Private Medical Malpractice Settlement
$800,000
Medical Malpractice
2025

Private Settlement
$750,000
Wrongful Death
2024

Private Settlement
$250,000
Medical Malpractice
2025

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Areas of Practice (2)

  • Medical Malpractice & Negligence Lawyers
  • Wrongful Death Lawyers

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Richmond, B.A., 2006
Law School Attended:
Stetson University College of Law, J.D., 2009
Year of First Admission:
2010
Admission:
The Florida Bar; All Circuit Courts in Florida; United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida; United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Memberships:

Memberships

•Orange County Bar Association
•American Bar Association
•Florida Justice Association
•American Association for Justice
•The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40 2020
•Super Lawyers Rising Stars 2017-2020
•Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

ISLN:
920957019

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689-304-3226  Phone

www.forthepeople.com/attorneys/richard-w-bates

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www.forthepeople.com/orlando/product-liability-lawyers

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