Lawyer Philip A. Bates, graduated from University of Central Florida, B.S.B.A., 1974 University of Florida, J.D., 1976, is now employed by Philip A. Bates, P.A. at 25 West Cedar Street, Suite 550 Pensacola, FL 32502.

While being a member of Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Association; The Florida Bar (Member: Business Law Section; Executive Council, 1983-; Secretary/Treasurer, 1991; Chair, Business Law Section, 1993-1994; Bankruptcy/UCC Committee, 1983-; Vice Chairman, 1984-1986 and Chairman, 1986-1989; Commercial Litigation Committee; Chair, 1998-1999, Business Litigation Certification Committee)., Philip A. Bates is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Philip A. Bates as your lawyer, you should consider whether Philip A. 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 Philip A. Bates has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Philip A. Bates's office is located at Pensacola, FL, 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.

Philip A. Bates has been admitted in 1977, Florida and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida; 1985, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Judicial Circuit; 1999, Georgia. His or her practice areas include Business Law; Bankruptcy; Creditors' Rights; Business Litigation.

Philip A. Bates's college and law school education includes University of Central Florida, B.S.B.A., 1974, University of Florida, J.D., 1976. Other biographical background includes Phi Kappa Phi. Order of the Coif. Listed in, The Best Lawyers in America, 1995-1996, 1996-1997, 1997-1998, 1998-1999, 1999-2000, 2001-2002, 2003-2004, 2005-2006, 2007-2008, 2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2011-2012. Federal Judicial Nominating Commission of Florida, 2011, 2012. Fellow: American Bar Foundation. (Board Certified Business Litigation Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education). You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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