William F. Bates

Background

Bates, William F. was born on August 8, 1942 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

Education

Bowdoin College (Bachelor of Arts, 1964). Columbia University (Master of Business Administration, 1966). Rutgers University (Juris Doctor, 1974).

New York University (Master of Laws in Taxation, 1977).

Career

Admitted to the bar, 1975, New New York 1977, United States. Court of Claims. 1990, United States. Tax Court.

Certified Public Accountant, New York, 1970-1974.

Chairman, Board of Architectural Review and Historic Preservation Village of Southhampton, New York, 1986—. Vice president, Riverhead Business Improvement District, 1996—.

Member: Suffolk County (Vice President, Historical Society, 1997—) Bar Association. Mr. Bates left a prominent New York law firm to practice in Riverhead in 1978.

After a few years with prominent Riverhead law firms he established his own practice in 1984.

The firms major focus is on probate law, estate planning and taxation.

Achievements

• William F. Bates has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member: Suffolk County (Vice President, Historical Society, 1997—) Bar Association.