Atty. John B. Gately
John "Jack" Gately is an AV-rated former judge advocate who concentrates his practice in the area of disability law, military law and veterans’ rights, Social Security disability law, international humanitarian law, and the law of armed conflict. He is a member of the ABA, the Judge Advocate Association, the National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives, and the bars of the Commonwealths of Virginia and Massachusetts as well as the District of Columbia.
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John B. Gately is a Member based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, practicing at John B. Gately Attorney & Counselor at Law. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, ssd, federal crimes, government, and military. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1988), Virginia (1995), District of Columbia (1995), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit and U.S. Su (1995). Educated at New England School of Law (J.D., 1988) and State University of New York at Albany (B.A. Northeastern, 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Virginia State Bar Federal and American Bar Associations National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives National Institute of Military Justice. Provides legal services in Spanish Portuguese. Serands clients in Virginia Beach, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John "Jack" Gately is an AV-rated former judge advocate who concentrates his practice in the area of disability law, military law and veterans’ rights, Social Security disability law, international humanitarian law, and the law of armed conflict
- He is a member of the ABA, the Judge Advocate Association, the National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives, and the bars of the Commonwealths of Virginia and Massachusetts as well as the District of Columbia
- His hobbies or volunteer activities include: gold dredging, volunteering with NGOs combating human trafficking and the use of child soldiers, kayaking, biking, jumping waves with wild abandon on jet skis and practicing amateur stand-up comedy routines on neighbors, friends, family, business associates and other hapless, unsuspecting victims
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Military attorneys for court-martial, discharge upgrades, veterans benefits, and military family matters.
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Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Virginia Beach are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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