Relationship Focused. Results Driven.

Relationship focused. Results driven.

When you combine Ray’s thirty-two years of experience as an attorney with Stephen’s training, high energy and passion for his clients – you have a team that you can depend on.

Stephen DeBates

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

Raymond DeBates graduated from Michigan State University with a B.S. degree in Resource Development. Ray went on to the Detroit College of Law where he focused his studies on real estate and governmental law. Ray graduated DCL in 1984 and become an attorney that year. He worked as a general practicing attorney until 1993 when he opened a title company. In 2010, Ray sold most of his real estate agent business off and focused his efforts back into his law practice helping individuals, families and businesses in the Metro Detroit areas achieve their goals and solve their problems.

During Ray’s career, he has sat on or chaired several boards and committees, for nonprofit organizations and governmental bodies.

We also network with other attorneys who specialize in various areas of the law. Our attorneys are professional, ready, and willing to assist your issues whether in or out of the courtroom.