William R. Bates

Background

Bates, William R. was born on December 14, 1962 in Burundi, Africa.

Education

Spring Arbor College (Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry honors, 1985). Valparaiso University (Juris Doctor, 1988). Spoken languages: French and Swahili.

Career

Worked at York, Tiderington & Miller, Professional Corporation (Kalamazoo, Michigan) specializing in Insurance Defense Law, General Civil Practice in all State and Federal Courts. Admitted to the bar, 1988, Indiana. 1990, Michigan.

Member: Indiana State Bar Association.

State Bar of Michigan.

The firm was founded in 1990 by David South. York and Michael J. MIller to provide insurance defense for clients in southwestern Michigan, including workers compensation cases and also general litigation. Thomas East.S. Tiderington joined the firm as a partner in July 1997.

Achievements

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

Membership

Member: Indiana State Bar Association. State Bar of Michigan.