Atty. James S Gates
James S Gates is a lawyer practicing personal injury, automobile accidents, truck accidents and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years.
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James S Gates is a Partner based in Opelousas, Louisiana, practicing at Morrow, Gates & Morrow, LLC.. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, and motorcycle. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1985). Educated at Louisiana State University Law Center (J.D. Honors, 1985) and Louisiana State University (B.S., 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Opelousas, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James S Gates is a lawyer practicing personal injury, automobile accidents, truck accidents and 4 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
- James practices at Morrow, Gates & Morrow, LLC. in Opelousas, LA
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
James S Gates is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Louisiana →
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
James S Gates is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Louisiana →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
James S Gates is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →
James S Gates is one of 11,237 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in Louisiana →
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Why local counsel matters in Louisiana
Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Opelousas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana 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 Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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