Atty. David Stuart Gaines, Jr.

Atty. David Stuart Gaines, Jr.

David Stuart Gaines, Jr. is a lawyer practicing business and corporate litigation, municipal representation, employment and labor law and 1 other area of law. David received a B.A. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 2004, and has been licensed for 16 years.

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About David Stuart Gaines, Jr. at a glance

David Stuart Gaines, Jr. is a Shareholder based in State College, Pennsylvania, practicing at Miller, Kistler & Campbell. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on employment, business, workers comp, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Western Distr (2010) and Pennsylvania (2010). Educated at American University College of Law (J.D., 2010) and Pennsylvania State University (B.A. Geography, 2004). Active member of Municipal Law Council and Workers’ Compensation Section of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, Member. Serands clients in State College, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Stuart Gaines, Jr. is a lawyer practicing business and corporate litigation, municipal representation, employment and labor law and 1 other area of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 2004, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • David practices at Miller, Kistler & Campbell in State College, PA

Practice Areas Explained

David Stuart Gaines, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Stuart Gaines, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

David Stuart Gaines, Jr. is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

David Stuart Gaines, Jr. is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in State College 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 substantive 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Stuart Gaines, Jr.

Where is David Stuart Gaines, Jr.'s law office located?
David Stuart Gaines, Jr.'s law practice is located in State College, Pennsylvania. The firm is Miller, Kistler & Campbell. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Stuart Gaines, Jr. handle?
David Stuart Gaines, Jr. focuses on employment, business, workers comp, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has David Stuart Gaines, Jr. practiced law?
David Stuart Gaines, Jr. has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did David Stuart Gaines, Jr. go to law school?
David Stuart Gaines, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.A. Geography, 2004).
How can I contact David Stuart Gaines, Jr. for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
American University College of Law
- 2010
B.A. Geography
Pennsylvania State University
- 2004

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Western Distr
Admitted: 2010
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2010

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