Atty. James Edward Gates

Atty. James Edward Gates

Hon. James Edward Gates is a lawyer practicing health care litigation, commercial litigation, alternative dispute resolution.

Raleigh Raleigh 45 yrs experience 45 year
Call (984) 329-8053 Book Appointment

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About James Edward Gates at a glance

James Edward Gates is an U.S. Mag. J. based in Raleigh, North Carolina. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, health care, and adr. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1981), Virginia (1982), and North Carolina (Inactive) (1985). Educated at Georgetown Univ. (M.Sc. Ursinus, 1985) and Georgetown Univ. (J.D. M.Sc., 1981). Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Hon. James Edward Gates is a lawyer practicing health care litigation, commercial litigation, alternative dispute resolution
  • James received a degree from Georgetown Univ. in 1985, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • James practices in Raleigh, NC

Practice Areas Explained

James Edward Gates's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Civil Litigation

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James Edward Gates is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in North Carolina →

Health Care Law

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James Edward Gates is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in North Carolina →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James Edward Gates is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Edward Gates

Where is James Edward Gates's law office located?
James Edward Gates's law practice is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Edward Gates handle?
James Edward Gates focuses on business, litigation, health care, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has James Edward Gates practiced law?
James Edward Gates has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did James Edward Gates go to law school?
James Edward Gates earned their education at (M.Sc. Ursinus, 1985); (J.D. M.Sc., 1981).
How can I contact James Edward Gates for a consultation?
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Education

M.Sc. Ursinus
Georgetown Univ.
- 1985
J.D. M.Sc.
Georgetown Univ.
- 1981

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1981
Virginia
Admitted: 1982
North Carolina (Inactive)
Admitted: 1985

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