Atty. Gordon W. Gates

Atty. Gordon W. Gates

Gordon W. Gates practices at Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel Read Full Bio

Springfield Springfield 40 yrs experience 40 year
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About Gordon W. Gates at a glance

Gordon W. Gates is a Partner based in Springfield, Illinois, practicing at Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on probate, business, real estate, bankruptcy, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1986), U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1986), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1986), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois (1987). Educated at Northern Illinois University (J.D., 1986) and University of Iowa (B.B.A. Business, 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Sangamon County and Illinois State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Springfield, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Gordon W. Gates practices at Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel Read Full Bio

Practice Areas Explained

Gordon W. Gates's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gordon W. Gates handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

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Business & Corporate Law

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

Gordon W. Gates is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Gordon W. Gates is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Land Use & Zoning

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gordon W. Gates

Where is Gordon W. Gates's law office located?
Gordon W. Gates's law practice is located in Springfield, Illinois. The firm is Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gordon W. Gates handle?
Gordon W. Gates focuses on probate, business, real estate, bankruptcy, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Gordon W. Gates practiced law?
Gordon W. Gates has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Gordon W. Gates go to law school?
Gordon W. Gates earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.B.A. Business, 1983).
How can I contact Gordon W. Gates for a consultation?
You can contact Gordon W. Gates directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Gordon W. Gates received?
Gordon W. Gates's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Northern Illinois University
- 1986
B.B.A. Business
University of Iowa
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1993
Minnesota
Admitted: 2008

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