Douglas A. Bates, Lawyer at Clark, Partington, Hart, Larry, Bond & Stackhouse

Douglas A. Bates, Senior Attorney Attorney
Creditors Rights, Commercial Litigation

Phone:850-434-9200
Web:http://www.cphlaw.com
Address: 125 East Intendencia Street, Pensacola, FL 32502

Law Firm:	Clark, Partington, Hart, Larry, Bond & Stackhouse
Lawyer:	Douglas A. Bates
Phone:	850-434-9200
Fax:	850-432-7340
Lawyer Title:	Senior Attorney
Practice Areas:	Creditors Rights, Commercial Litigation
Bio:	Doug focuses his practice on commercial litigation and creditors' rights, both inside and outside bankruptcy. He has a broad range of experience in litigation relating to distressed business situations and has counseled clients in various industries, including banking, radio broadcasting, homebuilder and developer, airline, marina, manufacturing, and precious metals. Doug's commercial litigation experience includes numerous bankruptcy litigation matters as well, including prosecution and defense of “clawback” litigation arising out of fraud situations. Doug was selected to participate as a fellow in the inaugural class of the Florida Bar Leadership Academy. Doug serves on the Executive Council of the Business Law Section of The Florida Bar and is the past chairman of the Bankruptcy/UCC Committee, the Judicial Liaison Committee, and the Membership/Student Relations Committee. Through his involvement in the Business Law Section, Doug has led efforts to study and amend Florida's version of the Uniform Commercial Code, including Article 9. He mentors law students, is active with the Pro Bono Committee of The Florida Bar Business Law Section, and a frequent presenter for the CARE program. Doug was born and raised in Pensacola and attended Pensacola Catholic High School, as well as Pensacola Junior College. While in school at Pensacola Junior College, he played on the baseball team and was a two-time Distinguished Academic All-American. While in college at Bir
Admitted:	2004, Florida;
College:	Birmingham Southern College, B.S., Business Administration, summa cum laude, Highest G.P.A. among Business/Economics Graduates, Participant in two NAIA College World Series/was named Academic All-American, 2000, 2000
Law School:	University of Florida Frederic G. Levin College of Law, J.D., cum laude, Book Award recipient for the highest grade in Secured Transactions course, Founder of Association for Law/Business, 2004
Membership:	The Florida Bar (Member: Business Law Section, 2003-present Executive Committee, Business Law Section, 2007-present Chair, Bankruptcy/UCC Committee, 2011-2012 Chair Judicial Liaison Committee, 2012-2013) \| Bar Fellowship: Inaugural Class of The Florida Bar Leadership Academy, 2013-2014
Web:	http://www.cphlaw.com
Languages:	English

Lawyer Douglas A. Bates, graduated from Birmingham Southern College, B.S., Business Administration, summa cum laude, Highest G.P.A. among Business/Economics Graduates, Participant in two NAIA College World Series/was named Academic All-American, 2000, 2000 University of Florida Frederic G. Levin College of Law, J.D., cum laude, Book Award recipient for the highest grade in Secured Transactions course, Founder of Association for Law/Business, 2004, is now employed by Clark, Partington, Hart, Larry, Bond & Stackhouse at 125 East Intendencia Street Pensacola, FL 32502.

While being a member of The Florida Bar (Member: Business Law Section, 2003-present Executive Committee, Business Law Section, 2007-present Chair, Bankruptcy/UCC Committee, 2011-2012 Chair Judicial Liaison Committee, 2012-2013) | Bar Fellowship: Inaugural Class of The Florida Bar Leadership Academy, 2013-2014, Douglas A. Bates is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Douglas A. Bates as your lawyer, you should consider whether Douglas 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 Douglas A. Bates has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Douglas 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.

Douglas A. Bates has been admitted in 2004, Florida;. His or her practice areas include Creditors Rights, Commercial Litigation.

Douglas A. Bates's college and law school education includes Birmingham Southern College, B.S., Business Administration, summa cum laude, Highest G.P.A. among Business/Economics Graduates, Participant in two NAIA College World Series/was named Academic All-American, 2000, 2000, University of Florida Frederic G. Levin College of Law, J.D., cum laude, Book Award recipient for the highest grade in Secured Transactions course, Founder of Association for Law/Business, 2004. Other biographical background includes Doug focuses his practice on commercial litigation and creditors' rights, both inside and outside bankruptcy. He has a broad range of experience in litigation relating to distressed business situations and has counseled clients in various industries, including banking, radio broadcasting, homebuilder and developer, airline, marina, manufacturing, and precious metals. Doug's commercial litigation experience includes numerous bankruptcy litigation matters as well, including prosecution and defense of “clawback” litigation arising out of fraud situations. Doug was selected to participate as a fellow in the inaugural class of the Florida Bar Leadership Academy. Doug serves on the Executive Council of the Business Law Section of The Florida Bar and is the past chairman of the Bankruptcy/UCC Committee, the Judicial Liaison Committee, and the Membership/Student Relations Committee. Through his involvement in the Business Law Section, Doug has led efforts to study and amend Florida's version of the Uniform Commercial Code, including Article 9. He mentors law students, is active with the Pro Bono Committee of The Florida Bar Business Law Section, and a frequent presenter for the CARE program. Doug was born and raised in Pensacola and attended Pensacola Catholic High School, as well as Pensacola Junior College. While in school at Pensacola Junior College, he played on the baseball team and was a two-time Distinguished Academic All-American. While in college at Bir. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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