Lawyer William B. Bates, graduated from Westminster College (B.A. in Acct./Econ., 1976) Drake University, J.D., with honors, 1978, is now employed by Woods & Bates at 306 Clinton Street Lincoln, IL 62656.

While being a member of Logan County, Illinois State and American Bar Associations., William B. Bates is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing William B. Bates as your lawyer, you should consider whether William B. Bates offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if William B. Bates has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though William B. Bates's office is located at Lincoln, IL, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

William B. Bates has been admitted in 1979, Illinois. His or her practice areas include General Practice; Probate; Trusts and Estates; Wills; Real Estate; Collections.

William B. Bates's college and law school education includes Westminster College (B.A. in Acct./Econ., 1976), Drake University, J.D., with honors, 1978. Other biographical background includes Order of the Coif. Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award. (Also of Counsel to Sorling, Northrup, Hanna, Cullen and Cochran, Ltd., Springfield, Illinois). You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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