Meet Richard W. Bates
Richard W. Bates is an Orlando native. After graduating from the University of Richmond in Virginia, Mr. Bates received his juris doctorate from Stetson University’s College of Law, an institution that specializes in the grooming of trial lawyers. Mr. Bates began his career at Morgan & Morgan, P.A. pursuing claims ranging from consumer product cases to heavy truck tire and vehicle cases against some of the largest manufacturers both in the United States and abroad. Since then, Mr. Bates has handled premises liability cases, automobile accident cases, and medical device cases, with a current emphasis on medical malpractice cases.
Mr. Bates is admitted to practice in every circuit in the State of Florida, as well as the Southern and Middle Districts. He is a member of the Florida Justice Association, the Florida Bar Association, and the American Association for Justice. Mr. Bates currently lives with his wife Leanne, a former prosecutor, and their three sons.
Results
Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.
Practice Areas
Locations
Memberships
- Orange County Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Florida Justice Association
- American Association for Justice
- The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40 2020
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars 2017-2020
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Recent Wins
| Case Name | Private 2022 Medical Malpractice Settlement | Private 2022 Medical Malpractice Settlement | Private Medical Malpractice Settlement | Private 2022 Medical Malpractice Settlement | Private 2023 Medical Malpractice Settlement | Private 2020 Medical Malpractice Settlement | Private Settlement | Martin v. Florida Hospital | Private 2019 Medical Malpractice Settlement | Private 2024 Medical Malpractice Settlement | Private Settlement | Private Settlement | Private Medical Malpractice Settlement | Private Settlement | Private Settlement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | $5,400,000 | $4,500,000 | $4,250,000 | $3,750,000 | $2,675,000 | $2,500,000 | $1,950,000 | $1,921,177 | $1,900,000 | $1,500,000 | $1,350,000 | $1,000,000 | $800,000 | $750,000 | $250,000 |
| Practice Area | Medical Malpractice | Medical Malpractice | Medical Malpractice | Medical Malpractice | Medical Malpractice | Wrongful Death | Medical Malpractice | Medical Malpractice | Wrongful Death | Medical Malpractice | Medical Malpractice | Wrongful Death | Medical Malpractice | ||
| Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2025 | 2021 | 2022 | 2019 | 2025 | 2022 | 2018 | 2023 | 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 |
| Case Name | Results | Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private 2022 Medical Malpractice Settlement | $5,400,000 | Medical Malpractice | 2021 |
| Private 2022 Medical Malpractice Settlement | $4,500,000 | Medical Malpractice | 2021 |
| Private Medical Malpractice Settlement | $4,250,000 | 2025 | |
| Private 2022 Medical Malpractice Settlement | $3,750,000 | Medical Malpractice | 2021 |
| Private 2023 Medical Malpractice Settlement | $2,675,000 | Medical Malpractice | 2022 |
| Private 2020 Medical Malpractice Settlement | $2,500,000 | Medical Malpractice | 2019 |
| Private Settlement | $1,950,000 | 2025 | |
| Martin v. Florida Hospital | $1,921,177 | Wrongful Death | 2022 |
| Private 2019 Medical Malpractice Settlement | $1,900,000 | Medical Malpractice | 2018 |
| Private 2024 Medical Malpractice Settlement | $1,500,000 | Medical Malpractice | 2023 |
| Private Settlement | $1,350,000 | Wrongful Death | 2025 |
| Private Settlement | $1,000,000 | Medical Malpractice | 2025 |
| Private Medical Malpractice Settlement | $800,000 | Medical Malpractice | 2025 |
| Private Settlement | $750,000 | Wrongful Death | 2024 |
| Private Settlement | $250,000 | Medical Malpractice | 2025 |
Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.
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