Douglas Thompson Bates

Background

Thompson Bates, Douglas was born on June 4, 1947 in Nashville, Tennessee, United States.

Education

Vanderbilt University (Bachelor of Arts, 1969). University of Tennessee at Knoxville (Juris Doctor, 1974).

Career

Admitted to the bar, 1974, Tennessee. Participant-Time Assistant District Attorney, 1974-1982. Hearing Officer, Tennessee Bar Disciplinary Council, 1986-1992.

Military: First lieutenant, Military Police, Vietnam, 1970-1971.

Except for war years, this law firm has been in existence since 1871 spanning four generations of Bates lawyers with six different lawyers.

Achievements

• Douglas Thompson Bates has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.