DANIEL L. BATES

A founder of the firm, Dan pursues excellence in everything. He has found this especially difficult on the golf course, but in over 35 years in the courtroom and countless trials, he is a truly accomplished trial lawyer. His clients count on the fact that he is always prepared and never backs down. His adversaries comment that he is tough but fair and always professional. Dan loves his wife, Shelli, their three adult children, and all of the memories built by the “Fab Five,” especially snow skiing. A private pilot since 1985, Dan took special pleasure in obtaining his instrument and...