Atty. Michael B Kates
Michael B Kates is a lawyer practicing municipal law, zoning and planning, chancery litigation and 5 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Colgate University in 1964, and has been licensed for 58 years.
Chancery Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Hackensack, NJ · 58+ Years Experience
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About Michael B Kates at a Glance
Michael B Kates is an Of Counsel based in Hackensack, New Jersey, practicing at Kates Nussman Ellis Farhi & Earle, LLP. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on business, zoning, litigation, civil rights, and government. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1968), U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1984), and U.S. Supreme Court (1989). Educated at Rutgers UniversityRutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law - Newark (J.D., 1967) and Colgate University (B.A., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Hackensack, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael B Kates
- Michael B Kates is a lawyer practicing municipal law, zoning and planning, chancery litigation and 5 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Colgate University in 1964, and has been licensed for 58 years
- Michael practices at Kates Nussman Ellis Farhi & Earle, LLP in Hackensack, NJ and 1 other location
Practice Areas Explained
Michael B Kates's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael B Kates handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Hackensack.
Business & Corporate Law in Hackensack
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Land Use & Zoning in Hackensack
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Civil Litigation in Hackensack
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Civil Rights in Hackensack
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Government & Administrative Law in Hackensack
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Hackensack
Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Hackensack are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Hackensack Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Hackensack-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Hackensack Choose Michael B Kates
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael B Kates's practice in the field of business, zoning, litigation, civil rights, and government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael B Kates brings 58+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New Jersey, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit, and U.S. Supreme Court, Michael B Kates can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, zoning, and litigation, Michael B Kates can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Hackensack
A Hackensack-based practice means Michael B Kates attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Michael B Kates Handles in Hackensack
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