James Bates

Practice areas

Construction Litigation: Business, Bankruptcy: Business, Creditor Debtor Rights: Business, Real Estate: Business

Focus areas

Construction Defects, Credit Repair, Foreclosure, Loan Modifications, Mortgage & Refinance

James Bates, the driving force propelling the operations of the Law Offices of James W. Bates A Professional Corporation, stands as a prominent legal practitioner situated in Pasadena, California. With a wealth of experience spanning over three decades, he specializes in providing adept legal services primarily to clientele within Los Angeles County. Additionally, he has made noteworthy contributions to cases in both San Bernardino and Riverside counties within California. His legal expertise covers a wide spectrum of areas, including:

• Litigation involving construction disputes
• Addressing housing defects
• Navigating loan workouts and foreclosures
• Practicing real estate law with a focus on litigation
• Handling matters related to creditors’ bankruptcy

One of Mr. Bates’ significant accomplishments lies in his esteemed AV Preeminent* peer-review rating awarded by Martindale-Hubbell. This rating is the highest accolade within the legal realm and is a testament to his unwavering dedication to professionalism and ethical conduct. Furthermore, he boasts a “Good” rating on Avvo and has been honored with The Finest 2016 – Attorney award by The Foothills Community Newspaper’s Crescenta Valley Weekly.

Mr. Bates’ educational journey includes the attainment of a Juris Doctor degree from Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University, in 1989. His academic prowess extends to a Bachelor of Science in business administration earned from the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business in 1986. His specialized focus during this period was on finance, securities, and investment management.

Remaining actively engaged in both professional and community associations, Mr. Bates is a member of The State Bar of California, the District of Columbia Bar (inactive status), the Christian Legal Society, and The Federalist Society. His involvements span beyond the legal domain, encompassing pursuits such as being an accomplished pilot affiliated with the Ventura Sail and Power Squadron, and serving as the CEO of the Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce.

Moreover, Mr. Bates has made noteworthy contributions to academia through his published works. Notably, his publication titled “Reducing the United States Trade Imbalance with Japan” was featured in the Loyola of Los Angeles International and Comparative Law Journal in 1989.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished, and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks employed under license in accordance with Martindale-Hubbell’s certification procedures, standards, and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® facilitates a peer-review rating process, with ratings reflecting the anonymous viewpoints of legal professionals and members of the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ encompass two key dimensions – legal proficiency and general ethical standards.