Atty. Gates Thornton Richards
Gates Thornton Richards is a lawyer practicing general civil litigation, trials and appeals. Gates received a B.A. degree from The Virginia Military Institute in 1961, and has been licensed for 57 years.
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Gates Thornton Richards is a Member based in Cincinnati, Ohio, practicing at Gates T. Richards. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on litigation and appellate. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1969) and Kentucky (1989). Educated at University of Georgia (LL.B., 1964) and The Virginia Military Institute (B.A., 1961). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Cincinnati. Serands clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Gates Thornton Richards is a lawyer practicing general civil litigation, trials and appeals
- Gates received a B.A. degree from The Virginia Military Institute in 1961, and has been licensed for 57 years
- Gates practices at Gates T. Richards in Cincinnati, OH
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Why local counsel matters in Ohio
Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cincinnati are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio 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 Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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