Ivan J. Bates Attorney at Law, is
dedicated to his commitment to service, justice and the preservation of
rights for all people. Ivan graduated FrenchCommandoSchool and served
his country in foreign and domestic assignments in the United States
Army, 32nd Air Defense Artillery. Following his tour of duty, he became
an honor graduate of HowardUniversity, School of Communications, Ivan received many prestigious awards and honors
including the Lyndon Baines Johnson Internship and the General Motors
Volunteer Award. He continued his education earning his Juris Doctorate at College of William and Mary, School of Law. There he was a recipient of
the Public Service Fellowship, a member of the Black Law Student
Association and a member of the Omega Psi Phi
Fraternity, Inc.
Criminal
Defense: Our criminal defense team is well-respected throughout Maryland for its
aggressive legal representation of those accused of Federal and State
crimes, including homicides, drug offenses, thefts, assaults and DWIs. Our clients include defendants from across Maryland as well
as neighboring jurisdictions.
Federal and State Litigation: Our attorneys
include some of the top trial lawyers in Maryland, experienced at handling
complex litigation in both Federal and state courts. Whether you or
your business need to file a civil lawsuit or defend yourself from one,
we have a trained team of top litigators to fight for your interests.
Practice Areas
Successful, long-lasting relationships don't happen by chance. At Ivan
J. Bates, they're the result of talent. Hard work. Trust. Chemistry. A
genuine passion for the law-and how it affects you. We're well known
and respected for our work in complex litigation, intellectual
property, regulatory, government contracts, antitrust, white collar and
corporate matters. But that is by no means all we do. No matter what
the practice area, you can be sure your issue will receive our intense
focus, experience, and sensitivity.
