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Personalized legal help for injury, disputes, and debt issues

Injury

Car accidents and slip and falls

Protecting your rights after injury

Focused, clear communication always

Disputes
Debt

Who We Are

Bates Legal Advocates is a boutique South Florida firm built on preparation, hard work, and a relentless commitment to clients. Led by attorney John Bates, Bates Legal Advocates brings big-firm experience into a focused, results-driven environment. John trained under some of the most respected lawyers in South Florida, securing millions in settlements for his clients before founding the firm. That mentorship and experience shaped our approach: strategic case development, honest communication, and high-level advocacy for individuals facing injuries, hardship, harassment, or financial pressure. We serve clients throughout Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade—taking on a limited caseload cases at a time to ensure each client receives the attention, accessibility, and dedication they deserve.

Close-up of legal documents and a gavel on a wooden desk.
Close-up of legal documents and a gavel on a wooden desk.
Palm Beach skyline at sunset, representing the firm's local roots.
Palm Beach skyline at sunset, representing the firm's local roots.

Our Promise

At Bates Legal Advocates, we promise to treat your case with the urgency, respect, and dedication it deserves. You will always have direct access to your attorney, clear communication, and honest guidance at every step. We limit our caseload so your matter receives real attention—not rushed or overlooked. We fight aggressively against insurers, landlords, and corporations, and we build every case with a strategy tailored to your life, your needs, and your goals. Our commitment is simple: focused advocacy, transparent advice, and unwavering support until your case is resolved.

Our Services

Focused legal help tailored to your personal needs.

Attorney John Bates consulting with a client in a warm, inviting office.
Attorney John Bates consulting with a client in a warm, inviting office.
Landlord-Tenant

Resolving disputes with clear communication and focused strategy.

Consumer Protection

Fighting unfair practices and debt-collector harassment for you.

Personal Injury

Car accidents, slip and falls, and injury claims handled personally.

Reviews

What our clients say about us

John Bates and his team handled my car accident case with care and got me a fair settlement quickly.

Maria G.
Portrait of a smiling middle-aged woman with dark hair, representing a satisfied client.
Portrait of a smiling middle-aged woman with dark hair, representing a satisfied client.

Miami

They stood up to the insurance company and made sure my rights were protected every step of the way.

Photo of a confident man in his 40s, symbolizing a grateful client from South Florida.
Photo of a confident man in his 40s, symbolizing a grateful client from South Florida.
David R.

Boca

★★★★★
★★★★★