Albert "Albee" Bates, Jr.
About Albert Bates, Jr.
Albert Bates, Jr. is a lawyer based in Pittsburgh, PA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007. Albert Bates, Jr. is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Arbitration
- Construction Law
- Litigation - Construction
- Mediation
Current Firm: Troutman Pepper Locke LP
Education: Vanderbilt University, J.D., graduated 1987 and Vanderbilt University, J.D., graduated 1987
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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