Rachel S. Bates

Rachel S. Bates is a Minneapolis-based attorney focused on delivering high-quality legal services in commercial real estate and finance. She represents lenders, developers, and investors in complex property transactions and financing structures, with a practice built on precision, responsiveness, and deep industry knowledge.

Rachel earned her J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law and completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Minnesota. She is admitted to practice in Minnesota and actively contributes to the legal community through her work with several local and national legal organizations.

Rachel advises clients on a wide range of real estate matters, including leasing, acquisitions, and dispositions of commercial property. She has extensive experience with multifamily, senior, and student housing loans and has worked closely with national finance and life insurance companies to close multimillion-dollar real estate and mortgage transactions.

Rachel also represents financial institutions as senior lenders, bond trustees, and master trustees, focusing on trust instruction proceedings, bond defaults, and workouts. Her ability to manage complex lending and leasing matters has made her a trusted advisor to both private and institutional clients.

Rachel S. Bates has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch (2024) for Banking and Finance Law and Real Estate Law in Minneapolis. She is a member of the Commercial Real Estate Finance Council (CREFC), Minnesota Commercial Real Estate Women (MNCREW), and Minnesota Women Lawyers. She has also earned North Star Lawyer recognition from the Minnesota State Bar Association for her pro bono service, exemplifying her commitment to the broader community. With a strong finance and commercial law background, she continues to be a standout legal voice in Minnesota’s real estate sector.

Law Office Affiliations

• Real Estate Attorney, Monroe Moxness Berg
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Minnesota Women Lawyers
• Member, Commercial Real Estate Finance Council (CREFC)
• Member, Minnesota Commercial Real Estate Women (MNCREW)

Licensed State

• Minnesota

Education

• William Mitchell College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Minnesota
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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