Ames Law Firm, PLLC Amy Bates Ames is the managing member of Ames Law Firm, PLLC and an attorney licensed to practice in all counties in the State of Texas and U.S. District and Bankruptcy Courts for the Eastern, Southern, and Northern Divisions. She has been licensed to practice law for over 10 years. Practice areas include bankruptcy, civil/commercial litigation, corporate and other business entity formations and contracts, wills and probate. Serves East Texas.