Bob Bates is engaged in the real estate practice, including master planning strategy; acquisitions and sales of large tracts of undeveloped property; sale-leaseback transactions; condominium and condominium conversion developments; municipal development agreements; development, financing and leasing of shopping centers, office buildings and industrial, warehouse, and office parks; representation of major resort hotels and international clients regarding Arizona real estate.
Education
- University of Michigan School of Law (J.D., 1965)
- Miami University (B.A., Economics, 1962)
Court Admissions
- Supreme Court of Arizona
- Supreme Court of Colorado
- United States District Court, District of Arizona
- United States Supreme Court
Professional Memberships & Activities
- State Bar of Arizona
- Licensed to Practice in the State of Colorado
- American Bar Association
- Maricopa County Bar Association
- Arizona Bar Foundation, Founding Fellow
- Associate-Affiliate Member of International Council of Shopping Centers
Representative Presentations & Publications
- Speaker on various real estate related topics.
Professional Recognition & Awards
The Best Lawyers in America®, Real Estate Law (1995-2012) - Southwest Super Lawyers®, Real Estate (2007-2012)
- Super Lawyers®, Real Estate - Business Edition (2011)
- Super Lawyers®, Real Estate - Corporate Counsel Edition (2009-2010)
Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business®, Real Estate (2002-2011)
