Atty. Peter John Gates
Peter John Gates is a lawyer practicing wrongful death, family, employment litigation and 5 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from California State University at Fullerton in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years.
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Peter John Gates is a Managing Partner based in Irvine, California, practicing at Gates O Doherty Gonter And Guy L L P. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, criminal defense, family law, employment, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in California (1974) and U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1975). Educated at Loyola University of Los Angeles (J.D., 1974) and California State University at Fullerton (B.A., 1970). Serves clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Peter John Gates is a lawyer practicing wrongful death, family, employment litigation and 5 other areas of law
- Peter received a B.A. degree from California State University at Fullerton in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Peter practices at Gates, O'Doherty, Gonter & Guy, L.L.P. in Irvine, CA
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Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Irvine are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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