Atty. Ralph E. Kates III
Ralph E. Kates III is a lawyer practicing torts, first amendment law, commercial law and 6 other areas of law.
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About Ralph E. Kates III at a glance
Ralph E. Kates III is a Principal based in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, practicing at Kates Law Office. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, construction, and construction. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1972), U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1972), and U.S. Supreme Court (1981). Educated at Temple University (J.D., 1972) and St. Joseph's University (A.B., 1969). Active member of Pennsylvania. Serves clients in Wilkes-Barre, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ralph E. Kates III is a lawyer practicing torts, first amendment law, commercial law and 6 other areas of law
- Ralph received a A.B. degree from St. Joseph's University in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
- Ralph practices at Kates Law Office in Wilkes-Barre, PA
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Ralph E. Kates III's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ralph E. Kates III handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Ralph E. Kates III is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Ralph E. Kates III is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Ralph E. Kates III is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Ralph E. Kates III is one of 36,357 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Ralph E. Kates III is one of 3,636 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Wilkes-Barre are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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