Jesse Raymond (Randy) Bates, Jr. graduated form Dalton High School in 1967, attended the University of Georgia from 1967-1972, and Walter F. George School of Law/Mercer University from 1972-1975. Initially an associate with Mitchell and Mitchell Attorneys in 1975, Randy became a partner in 1977 until establishing his own firm in 1982. He has 45 years of experience in law practice, handling many personal injury actions, contract matters, divorce, and domestic relation/family cases and has tried cases to judges and juries throughout Northwest Georgia. Randy now handles many high asset divorce actions, general litigation case and is a registered civil and domestic relations mediator. He is a lifelong resident of Dalton and Whitfield county and has been a volunteer in many civic and professional organizations.
Areas of Practice
- Domestic Relations/Divorce 60%
- General Litigation 20%
- Mediation 20%
Bar Admissions
- Georgia, 1975
Education
- Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law, Macon, Georgia
- J.D. – 1975
- Georgia University of Athens
- B.A. – 1972
- Major: Political Science
Professional Associations and Memberships
- State Bar of Georgia
Past Positions
- Mitchell, Mitchell, Coppedge, Boyett, Wester & Bates (Partner, 1975-1982)
- Little, Bates, Kelehear & Toland (Partner, 1982-2020)
Fraternities and Sororities
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Ancillary Businesses
- Real Estate/Building Ownership
Representative Clients
- Dalton/Whitfield Bank and Trust
- Alliance National Bank
- Watts Agent
References
- Joseph Barkley
- Joseph Leman
- Mrs. Lisa Cushman
- Judge Jack Partain
