Douglas T. Bates III
About Douglas T. Bates III
Douglas T. Bates III is a lawyer based in Centerville, TN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2008. Douglas T. Bates III is recognized in the following practice area:
- Centerville, Tennessee
- Family Law
Current Firm: Bates & Bates Law Office
Education: The University of Tennessee, J.D., graduated 1974
Location: Centerville, TN
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