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For over 40 years, Best Lawyers has been esteemed by both legal professionals and the public as a premier benchmark for legal integrity and distinction in the United States. Consequently, being recognized by Best Lawyers is a testament to exceptional practice. Harper & Bates is pleased to announce recognition received by the following attorneys: Shannon Bates has been selected for inclusion in…

Harper & Bates is pleased to announce that it has earned three rankings in the 2023 “Best Law Firm” rankings from U.S. News & World Report Best Lawyers.In the Dallas market, the firm earned a prestigious Tier 1 ranking in Trademark Law, Litigation – Intellectual Property, and Insurance Law. The firm also earned local Tier 2 rankings in two practice areas, including Aviation Law…

Harper & Bates is pleased to announce that it has earned three rankings in the 2022 “Best Law Firm” rankings from U.S. News & World Report Best Lawyers.In the Dallas market, the firm earned a prestigious Tier 1 ranking in Litigation – Intellectual Property. The firm also earned local Tier 2 rankings in two practice areas, including Aviation Law and Patent Law, both of…

Harper & Bates is pleased to announce partners Shannon Bates, Scott Harper and Chris Kilgore have each been named 2021 Texas Super Lawyers.Both Bates and Harper were recognized by Super Lawyers for their work in intellectual property law. Kilgore was honored in aviation and aerospace. With the publication of the 2021 list, Bates celebrates a decade of being ranked by Texas Super…

Harper & Bates LLP is pleased to announce partner Shannon Bates has been elected to serve as President of the Honorable Barbara M.G. Lynn American Inn of Court, which held its annual kickoff meeting on August 23.Bates first joined the Lynn Inn as a Barrister when the organization was founded. She returned as a Master of the Bench in 2017 before…

Harper & Bates is pleased to announce three firm partners have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2022 in five practice areas.The attorneys honored by Best Lawyers and their respective ranked practice areas are:Shannon BatesLitigation – Intellectual PropertyPatent LawTrademark LawScott HarperLitigation – Intellectual PropertyChris KilgoreAviation LawInsurance LawBest Lawyers recognitions are based entirely on peer review,…

Harper & Bates is pleased to announce it was listed among the largest law firms in North Texas, according to the Dallas Business Journal’s 2021 Law Firm List, which ranks firms by headcount.This is the firm’s first year on the list.Learn more about Dallas City Business Journal’s lists here.

Harper & Bates is pleased to announce partner Shannon Bates has been named to the 2021 list of the Best Lawyers in Dallas by D Magazine. Bates was honored for her work in Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution.To compile its list of the best lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine asks every lawyer with a valid Texas Bar number to nominate two lawyers…

Harper & Bates LLP is pleased to announce partner Shannon Bates served as a regional judge as part of the virtual United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) 2021 National Patent Application Drafting Competition on March 16.As part of a three-person panel, Bates reviewed four different teams’ written submissions prior to the virtual competition and then judged each team’s oral presentation.…

Harper & Bates LLP is pleased to announce partner Shannon Bates served as a judge at the International Trademark Association (INTA) Saul Lefkowitz Moot Court Competition on February 6.This annual competition, named to honor trademark and unfair competition lawyer Saul Lefkowitz, introduces law students to important issues in U.S. trademark and unfair competition law in a mock courtroom setting. Approximately 80…