Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP

Partner

(412) 454-5884

(412) 454-5884

412.656.1149

501 Grant St. Suite 300

Pittsburgh, PA 15219

B.A., Political Science and Economics Washington & Jefferson College 1983

M.B.A. Vanderbilt University, Owen School 1987

J.D. Vanderbilt University School of Law 1987

Albert Bates is a Partner in the Construction Group of Troutman Pepper, and leads the group’s International Construction Project team. He focuses on the resolution of US and international construction disputes, particularly in power generation, infrastructure and heavy industrial process facilities. Mr. Bates has advised clients on more than fifteen Mega-Projects in the United States and internationally, including projects in excess of $10 billion USD. He has acted as counsel on multiple disputes in which the amount in controversy exceeded USD 100 million. He has a “Band 1” rating in Construction in Chambers USA and is described as being “at the forefront of the construction law Bar, demonstrating top-tier strengths in high-profile disputes.” He is a Fellow of the American College of Construction Lawyers, a Fellow in the International Academy of Construction Lawyers, a “Leading Lawyer” in Construction by Legal 500, and is recognized by Best Lawyers in America and International Who’s Who of Construction Lawyers. In addition to serving as counsel, Mr. Bates has an active ADR practice. He has served as an arbitrator or mediator on approximately 200 U.S. and international construction and commercial disputes, including multiple matters with amounts exceeding $100 million USD. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and the College of Commercial Arbitrators, and is a Certified IMI Mediator. From 2008-2019, Mr. Bates served as a member of the board of directors of the American Arbitration Association. Prior to joining Pepper, Mr. Bates was chairman of the Construction Group at Duane Morris. Mr. Bates is a 1987 graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Law and a 1987 graduate of Vanderbilt University, Owen Graduate School of Management (M.B.A., finance). He received his B.A. in economics and political science, cum laude, from Washington & Jefferson College in 1983.
His complete CV is available at https://www.troutman.com/professionals/albert-bates-jr.html

An overview of his rankings and recognition is available https://www.troutman.com/professionals/albert-bates-jr.html#rankings-and-recognition.

An overview of his professional and community involvement is available at https://www.troutman.com/professionals/albert-bates-jr.html#professional-and-community-involvement.

An overview of his professional and community involvement is available at https://www.troutman.com/professionals/albert-bates-jr.html#professional-and-community-involvement.

He has published and lectured extensively on ADR and construction topics. He is a frequent lecturer for the AAA and ICDR. A listing of his Selected Publications is available athttps://www.troutman.com/professionals/albert-bates-jr.html#publications.

 

Pennsylvania, 1987
District of Columbia, 1989
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, 1993
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, 2003
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, 2010
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, 2002
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, 1997
U.S. Court of Federal Claims, 1989
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, 1987
Supreme Court of the United States, 1995

An overview of his professional and community involvement is available at https://www.troutman.com/professionals/albert-bates-jr.html#professional-and-community-involvement.