Background
Bates, John Burnham was born on March 1, 1948 in Oakland, California, United States. Son of John B. and Nancy Bates.
Bates, John Burnham was born on March 1, 1948 in Oakland, California, United States. Son of John B. and Nancy Bates.
Bachelor with honors, University of California, Berkeley, 1970; Juris Doctor cum laude, U. Santa Clara, 1974.
Partner, Cooley Godward Castro Huddleson & Tatum, San Francisco, 1974-1991; principal, Bates Edwards Group, San Francisco, since 1991. Panelist Dalkon Shield Arbitration program, Federal Administrative Conference Roster of Neutrals, others.
With United States Army, 1970-1976. Member American Bar Association, American Law Institute, Association Defense Counsel of Northern California, California Trial Lawyers Association, Defense Research Institute, San Francisco Bar Association, Society forProfls. in Dispute Resolution.
Married Denise Coonan, June 6, 1970. Children: James W., Amanda C., Justin P.