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Atty. Christopher David Gates

Atty. Christopher David Gates

Christopher David Gates is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, insurance coverage defense, subrogation and 8 other areas of law. Christopher received a B.A. degree from Misericordia University in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre 18 Years Experience 18 year
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About Christopher David Gates at a glance

Christopher David Gates is an Associate based in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, practforg at Polachek & Clark, P.C.. They haand 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2008) and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania (2011). Educated at Villanova University School of Law (J.D., 2008) and Misericordia University (B.A. Philosophy, 2005). Actiand member of Luzerne County, Lackawanna County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. Serands clients in Wilkes-Barre, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile ยท Updated June 2026

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  • Christopher David Gates is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, insurance coverage defense, subrogation and 8 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from Misericordia University in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Christopher practices at Polachek & Clark, P.C. in Wilkes-Barre, PA

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practforg law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Wilkes-Barre are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Christopher David Gates's law office located?
Christopher David Gates's law practice is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The firm is Polachek & Clark, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Christopher David Gates practiced law?
Christopher David Gates has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
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Christopher David Gates earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A. Philosophy, 2005).
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Education

J.D.
Villanova University School of Law
- 2008
B.A. Philosophy
Misericordia University
- 2005

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2008
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2011

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