Justin J. Bates, Esq.

Office Phone: (715) 843-5599
 

 

My Areas of Expertise

Financial Institution Law

  • Commercial loan documentation

  • Commercial and residential loan closings

  • Loan modifications and workouts- forbearance and restructuring

  • Creditor rights, including bankruptcy; judicial and non-judicial foreclosures, replevin actions and post judgment collection actions

  • Receiverships

  • Probate matters affecting lenders

  • Disposition of secured property post judgment

  • Defense of lender liability claims

  • Representation and originating lenders retaining servicing rights post-sale to secondary market

REal Estate Law

  • Residential and commercial purchases and sales

  • Commercial leasing

  • Developer representation

  • Financing

  • Lender representation

  • Landlord tenant matters

  • Construction associated with development

  • Liens

  • Foreclosures

  • Boundary disputes

  • Title claims

  • Licensing issues

  • Comprehensive real estate litigation

Commercial Law

  • Advice on choosing the right business entity, whether corporation, limited partnership, limited liability company, or otherwise

  • Preparation and filing of the documents necessary to legally form your business entity

  • Negotiation and preparation of contracts of all kinds, including commercial and residential real property leases, secured transactions (UCC), and asset purchase or sale agreements

  • Contracts between owners of business entities (Buy/sell agreements and shareholder agreements)

  • Preparation / Review of the following:

  • Non-Compete Agreements

  • Promissory Notes and Guarantees

  • Asset Purchase Agreements

  • Stock Purchase Agreements

  • Joint Venture Agreements

  • Inventory Management Contracts

  • Loan Agreements

  • Commercial Leases

  • Employment Contracts

  • Construction Agreements

  • Non-Disclosure Agreements

  • Corporate Resolutions

  • Bylaws

  • Membership and Shareholder’s Agreements

  • Partnership Agreements

  • Operating Agreements

 

Office Support

Katherine Ress
Attorney
 

Jackie Mattmiller
Paralegal
 

Emily Bates
Executive Assistant