About us

DeBates Law was founded in 2016, when Stephen Richard DeBates graduated from Wayne State Law School and brought on his father Raymond DeBates to be his partner.
Stephen brings over a decade of experience in Real Estate and 5+ years practicing law as an attorney. His experience ranges from complex, multi-million dollar acquisitions and sales around the Metro Detroit area to ownership disputes and family transactions.
Raymond DeBates has been a licensed practicing attorney in the state of Michigan since 1984. He obtained a degree from Michigan State University in Resource Development and a Juris Doctorate degree from MSU/Detroit College of Law. Mr. DeBates main focuses are: Real Estate, closing and documents, Business formation, Finance, Foreclosures, and Land-lord Tenant Law. He has worked in numerous counties throughout Michigan. Mr. DeBates is a Member of the Michigan State Bar & is admitted to practice in Federal Courts. He is a member of the real property ad business law sections of the State Bar of Michigan.

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