Atty. Matthew Karl Gates

Atty. Matthew Karl Gates

Mr. Matthew Karl Gates is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, complex litigation, employment litigation and 3 other areas of law.

San Antonio San Antonio 17 yrs experience 17 year
Call (726) 240-3715 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Matthew Karl Gates at a glance

Matthew Karl Gates is an Associate based in San Antonio, Texas, practicing at Bracewell LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas (2009). Educated at The University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 2009) and University of Texas at San Antonio (B.A., 2006). Serands clients in San Antonio, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Matthew Karl Gates is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, complex litigation, employment litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at San Antonio in 2006, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Matthew practices at Bracewell LLP in San Antonio, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Karl Gates's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Matthew Karl Gates is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Matthew Karl Gates is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Matthew Karl Gates is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Matthew Karl Gates is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

Looking for additional Texas attorneys? Browse all attorneys in San Antonio or all attorneys in Texas.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew Karl Gates

Where is Matthew Karl Gates's law office located?
Matthew Karl Gates's law practice is located in San Antonio, Texas. The firm is Bracewell LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Karl Gates handle?
Matthew Karl Gates focuses on employment, business, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Matthew Karl Gates practiced law?
Matthew Karl Gates has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Matthew Karl Gates go to law school?
Matthew Karl Gates earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.A., 2006).
How can I contact Matthew Karl Gates for a consultation?
You can contact Matthew Karl Gates directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
The University of Texas School of Law
- 2009
B.A.
University of Texas at San Antonio
- 2006

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2009

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.