Atty. Allan Gates

Atty. Allan Gates

Allan Gates practices in the areas of environmental law and litigation. He is counsel to private parties, public interest groups, and trade associations in environmental regulatory matters and appears regularly before state agencies, including the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment and the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission.

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Profile Summary

About Allan Gates at a glance

Allan Gates is an attorney based in Little Rock, Arkansas, practforg at Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard PLLC. Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1972). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026). Serands clients in Little Rock, AR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Allan Gates practices in the areas of environmental law and litigation
  • He is counsel to private parties, public interest groups, and trade associations in environmental regulatory matters and appears regularly before state agencies, including the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment and the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission
  • Allan also serves as defense counsel in hazardous waste and Superfund actions before state agencies, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and in state and federal court

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Arkansas

Practforg law in Arkansas. Legal matters in Arkansas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Little Rock are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arkansas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arkansas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Arkansas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Common questions about Allan Gates

Where is Allan Gates's law office located?
Allan Gates's law practice is located in Little Rock, Arkansas. The firm is Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
Where did Allan Gates go to law school?
Allan Gates earned their education at (J.D., 1972).
How can I contact Allan Gates for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Allan Gates receiandd?
Allan Gates's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law; Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Environmental (Little Rock); Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Environmental (Little Rock).

Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 1972

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Environmental (Little Rock)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Environmental (Little Rock)
- 2014
Lawyer of the Year — Environmental Law (Little Rock)
- 2010

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