Thomas M. Bates
Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer
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Thomas M. Bates

HISTORY
  • Born: Springfield, Massachusetts, May 25, 1957
  • Happily married to Kay for over 24 years, with two children, Kendra & Tom 
  • Practicing law for over 22 years



AWARDS

  • AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating available from the nation's oldest guide to the legal profession for his legal ability and ethical standards.  
  • Board-Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Florida Board of Legal Specialization and Education 


BAR ADMISSIONS

  • Massachusetts Bar, 1988
  • Florida Bar, 1990
  • U.S. District Court – District of Massachusetts (federal court)
  • U.S. District Court – Southern District of Florida (federal court)
  • Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals (federal appellate court)



EDUCATION

  • Boston College – Bachelor of Arts in English and Political Science, 1980
  • New England Law | Boston – Juris Doctorate, 1988


PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATONS
  • Palm Beach County Justice Association
  • Palm Beach County Bar Association
  • Florida Justice Association
  • American Bar Association


Office Hours

Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
After hours and on weekends by appointment

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