Douglas B. Bates
Doug Bates is an experienced trial lawyer who has been with the firm since 1992. He appears in state and federal courts throughout Indiana and Kentucky and has argued both before the Indiana Court of Appeals and the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Bates regularly defends aviation clients, including airlines, major municipal airports, product manufacturers, aircraft mechanics and fixed base operators, and is often asked to speak at national aviation-related seminars. Mr. Bates also represents clients in product liability litigation, nursing home litigation, lender liability litigation and complex business litigation matters. He also represents several insurance clients with respect to coverage disputes.
Federal Rule 26(A)(2) Expert Witness Disclosures: Strategies for Composing and Attacking Expert Disclosures
Article, 83 J. Air. L. & Com. 67 (2018)
Federal Rule 26(a)(2) Expert Witness Disclosures: Strategies for Composing and Attacking Expert Disclosures
Recent Developments in Aviation Case Law
Food Law Update
Stites & Harbison Thirsty Thursday, Food Safety Modernization Act, March 26, 2011
The Basics of Electronic Discovery
Yer Out! Getting Rid of Your Trial Judge in Indiana and Kentucky
Convinced the Indiana Court of Appeals by a 2-1 vote to reverse the trial court’s finding of personal jurisdiction over our clients, two related non-residents of Indiana engaged in repairing helicopter engines. Cadorath Aerospace Lafayette, LLC v. Ricks, No. 18A-CT-2953 (Ind. App. October 17, 2019)
Obtained dismissal of product manufacturer based on failure to state a cause of action
Obtained dismissal of medical device manufacturer on statute of limitations grounds
Successfully represented county zoning agency before the Indiana Court of Appeals on issue regarding the burning of hazardous waste
Obtained dismissal of negligence action against railroad client on forum non conveniens grounds
Obtained dismissal of negligence action against railroad client on forum non conveniens grounds
Obtained a directed verdict in the defense of a national manufacturer against claims of fraud, breach of fiduciary duty and breach of contract
Obtained a TRO in favor of a national retail chain against competitor
Obtained summary judgment on behalf of municipal airport in premises liability case
Obtained dismissal of negligence action against aviation staffing client
Successfully defended national mortgage loan company in lawsuit alleging fraud, constructive fraud and negligence
Office Executive Member, Jeffersonville Office
Retirement Plan Committee, Member
Jeffersonville Office Recruiting Committee, Member (ex officio)
Jeffersonville Rotary
Boy Scouts (Troop Leader)
Junior Achievement
Leadership Southern Indiana
Southern Indiana Legal Volunteers
cum laude
Dean's List
Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis
Indiana University Southeast
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Chancellor's List 1988
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Dean's List
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Student Body President 1988
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Student of the Year Award 1988; History Student of the Year 1988
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Alpha Chi Honor Society
Mr. Bates enjoys playing guitar with his sons and spending time at the family farm in Indiana. He is Past President of the Indiana University Southeast Alumni Association and was presented the Indiana University Alumni Association's President's Award (2010). Mr. Bates is active with the Boy Scouts of America and Leadership Southern Indiana. Doug was an intern for Magistrate-Judge Kenneth Foster, United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana.
Doug Bates named Office Executive Member of Stites & Harbison's Jeffersonville office
Attorney Doug Bates honored as Distinguished Alumni at Indiana University Southeast