Atty. John C. Gates

Atty. John C. Gates

John C. Gates is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, education law, municipal law and 5 other areas of law.

Greenfield Greenfield 49 Years Experience 49 year

Profile Summary

About John C. Gates at a glance

John C. Gates is a Member based in Greenfield, Massachusetts, practicing at Curtiss, Carey, Gates & Goodridge, LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on family law, employment, real estate, zoning, and construction. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1977) and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1979). Educated at Western New England College School of Law (J.D., 1976) and High Point College (B.S., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Greenfield, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John C. Gates is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, education law, municipal law and 5 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from High Point College in 1970, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • John practices at Curtiss, Carey, Gates & Goodridge, LLP in Greenfield, MA

Practice Areas Explained

John C. Gates's Areas of Practice

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

Family Law

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Employment Law

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Real Estate Law

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

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Land Use & Zoning

John C. Gates is one of 36,102 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Massachusetts →

Construction Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Greenfield are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John C. Gates

Where is John C. Gates's law office located?
John C. Gates's law practice is located in Greenfield, Massachusetts. The firm is Curtiss, Carey, Gates & Goodridge, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John C. Gates handle?
John C. Gates focuses on family law, employment, real estate, zoning, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has John C. Gates practiced law?
John C. Gates has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did John C. Gates go to law school?
John C. Gates earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.S., 1970).
How can I contact John C. Gates for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John C. Gates received?
John C. Gates's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Western New England College School of Law
- 1976
B.S.
High Point College
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1979

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