Thomas M. Bates

Thomas M. Bates: Attorney with Thomas M. Bates, P.A.
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Gold Client Champion
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Biography

(Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education)

Areas of Practice (6)

  • Trial Practice
  • Business Litigation
  • Personal Injury
  • Probate Litigation
  • Trust Litigation
  • Insurance Litigation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Boston College, Bachelor of Arts, 1980; Boston College, Double Major in English and Political Science, 1980; New England Law - Boston, Juris Doctorate, 1988
Year of First Admission:
1988
Admission:
1988, Massachusetts; 1990, Florida; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida; U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida; U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Memberships:
Massachusetts Bar Association; The Florida Bar; American Bar Association (Section of Litigation); Palm Beach County Bar Association; Palm Beach County Justice Association; Florida Justice Association.
Birth Information:
Springfield, Massachusetts, May 25, 1957
Reported Cases:
Sea Tow Services Intern., Inc. v. Pontin, 973 So.2d 531 (Fla. 3rd DCA 2008); Frohnhoefer v. Pontin, 958 So.2d 420 (Fla. 3rd DCA 2007); Offshore Marine Towing, Inc. v. Sea Tow Services Intern., Inc., 778 So.2d 510 (Fla. 4th DCA 2001); Farr v. Poe & Brown, Inc., 756 So.2d 151(Fla. 4th DCA 2000); Palm Beach County School Board/Crawford & Co. v. Miller-Neal, 674 So.2d 759 (Fla. 1st DCA 1996) ; Eberhardt v. Eberhardt, 666 So.2d 1024 (Fla. 4th DCA 1996); Department of Transportation Division of Risk Management v. Logan, 645 So.2d 127 (Fla. 1st DCA 1994); Moya v. Palm Beach County School Bd., 627 So.2d 1307 (Fla. 1st DCA 1993); Egan v. Florida Atlantic University, 610 So.2d 585 (Fla. 1st DCA 1992); Glades General Hosp. v. Sullenger, 584 So.2d 109 (Fla. 1st DCA 1991).
Certifications:
Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education
ISLN:
909199508
Hobbies & interests:
PROFESSIONAL: Continued independence of the judicial branch of government; continued right to jury trials; obtaining justice for all clients at a reasonable cost; client satisfaction; providing value to clients. PERSONAL: Ice hockey, physical fitness, reading

Payment Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
$375 - $450/hr
Contingency Fee
33% - 40%
Credit Cards Accepted
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Other Information
Free initial consultation, Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0
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4.5/5.0 (15 reviews)
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5.0/5.0 (7 reviews)
Gold Client Champion

I couldn’t think of hiring a different lawyer for my case looking back at everything. Admittedly, I’m not very familiar with any of the legal vocabulary and would become flustered and anxious almo...

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