Atty. Ronald M. Gates
Ronald M. Gates is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, new business formation, franchising and 3 other areas of law.
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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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- 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
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Ronald M. Gates is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Virginia →
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 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 →
Ronald M. Gates is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Virginia →
Ronald M. Gates is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Virginia →
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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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