Atty. James Winston Gates

Atty. James Winston Gates

James Winston Gates is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, construction defect, civil rights. James received a B.S. degree from Brigham Young University in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Woodland Hills Woodland Hills 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About James Winston Gates at a glance

James Winston Gates is a House Counsel based in Woodland Hills, California. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on construction, civil rights, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (1986). Educated at Pepperdine University School of Law (J.D., 1986) and Brigham Young University (B.S. Business, 1983). Serands clients in Woodland Hills, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Winston Gates is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, construction defect, civil rights
  • James received a B.S. degree from Brigham Young University in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • James practices in Woodland Hills, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Winston Gates's Areas of Practice

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

Construction Law

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Civil Rights

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Insurance Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Winston Gates

Where is James Winston Gates's law office located?
James Winston Gates's law practice is located in Woodland Hills, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Winston Gates handle?
James Winston Gates focuses on construction, civil rights, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Winston Gates practiced law?
James Winston Gates has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did James Winston Gates go to law school?
James Winston Gates earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.S. Business, 1983).
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Education

J.D.
Pepperdine University School of Law
- 1986
B.S. Business
Brigham Young University
- 1983

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1986

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