Donna M. Bates
Counsel
A seasoned litigator, Donna Bates represents national financial institutions in commercial and consumer financial services litigation in state and federal courts across the United States.
From inception through resolution, Donna has a wealth of experience guiding lenders, mortgage servicers and others across the financial services industry through complex disputes and class actions. Donna is well versed in developing litigation strategy for claims arising under consumer finance statutes such as the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), and related state consumer protection laws.
Prior to joining Stradley Ronon, Donna was vice president and assistant general counsel – litigation at a national loan subservicing provider, where she directed litigation strategy for portfolios representing billions in residential mortgages. She previously was at two Am Law 100 firms and served as a deputy district attorney in Colorado’s 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office.
Donna served as a captain, among other roles, in the U.S. Air Force, where she led military and civilian teams and managed high-level operational programs and personnel.
