Atty. John J. Gates
John J. Gates is a lawyer practicing consumer protection, contracts & agreements, general civil practice and 13 other areas of law.
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John J. Gates is a Member based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Gates Westering, LLC. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, employment, business, and class action. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2000), U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (2000), Kansas (2001), and U.S. District Court, District of Kansas (2001). Educated at University of Kansas (J.D., 2000) and Vanderbilt University (B.A. Philosophy, 1997). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association The Missouri Bar Kansas Bar Association. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John J. Gates is a lawyer practicing consumer protection, contracts & agreements, general civil practice and 13 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years
- John practices at Gates Westering, LLC in Kansas City, MO
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John J. Gates is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Missouri →
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.
John J. Gates is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
John J. Gates is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Missouri →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John J. Gates is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →
John J. Gates is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Missouri →
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Why local counsel matters in Missouri
Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Kansas City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri 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 Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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