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"Marlon L. Bates is a partner at Scalley Reading Bates Hansen & Rasmussen, PC. He earned his JD from the George Washington University National Law Center. Marlon L. Bates is a member of the Salt Lake County Bar, the American Bar Association, and the Utah State Bar Association. He practices real estate and business law, handling both transactional matters and litigation. He has been recognized by his peers as a creditors’ rights attorney in Utah Business Magazine’s listing of Utah’s legal elite for the past 10 years. Marlon has tried cases before state and federal courts and has handled appeals before the Utah Court of Appeals and the Utah Supreme Court. He served as a Small Claims Court judge for seven years and has taught continuing legal education courses on real estate litigation, foreclosures, and creditor bankruptcy at both state and national levels. Marlon represents a diverse range of clients, including loan servicing companies, developers, landlords, title insurance companies, property managers, real estate brokers, and other businesses. He is committed to providing the resources and support needed to resolve cases effectively. Marlon gives each client, regardless of size, the personal attention and responsiveness necessary to address their legal needs.
2026 Highlights: Marlon L. Bates has successfully managed thousands of foreclosure and bankruptcy cases involving a diverse range of banks, credit unions, and mortgage servicing companies. He works with a skilled team of paralegals and associates who help him complete these matters efficiently, cost-effectively, and with a strong focus on client needs. Marlon L. Bates earned an Associate of Arts Degree with highest honors from Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho."
