Atty. Ronald M. Gates

Atty. Ronald M. Gates

Ronald M. Gates is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, new business formation, franchising and 3 other areas of law.

Virginia Beach Virginia Beach 57 yrs experience 57 year
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About Ronald M. Gates at a glance

Ronald M. Gates is a Member based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, practicing at Wolcott Rivers Gates, Attorneys at Law. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on formation, employment, business, m&a, and white collar. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1969), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (1973), and U.S. Supreme Court (1976). Educated at Washington & Lee University School of Law (J.D., 1969) and Duke University (B.A., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association Virginia Bar Association Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Virginia Beach, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ronald M. Gates is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, new business formation, franchising and 3 other areas of law
  • Ronald received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • Ronald practices at Wolcott Rivers Gates, Attorneys at Law in Virginia Beach, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Ronald M. Gates's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

Ronald M. Gates is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Virginia →

Employment Law

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

Ronald M. Gates is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Virginia →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Ronald M. Gates is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Ronald M. Gates is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Virginia →

White Collar Crimes

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ronald M. Gates

Where is Ronald M. Gates's law office located?
Ronald M. Gates's law practice is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The firm is Wolcott Rivers Gates, Attorneys at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ronald M. Gates handle?
Ronald M. Gates focuses on formation, employment, business, m&a, white collar. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Ronald M. Gates practiced law?
Ronald M. Gates has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did Ronald M. Gates go to law school?
Ronald M. Gates earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (B.A., 1966).
How can I contact Ronald M. Gates for a consultation?
You can contact Ronald M. 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.
What awards or recognition has Ronald M. Gates received?
Ronald M. Gates's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Washington & Lee University School of Law
- 1969
B.A.
Duke University
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1969
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1976

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