Atty. Steven M. Gates

Atty. Steven M. Gates

Steven M. Gates is a lawyer practicing federal criminal law, elder law.

Pittsboro Pittsboro 57 yrs experience 57 year
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Profile Summary

About Steven M. Gates at a glance

Steven M. Gates is an In House Coun. based in Pittsboro, North Carolina. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, federal crimes, and elder law. Admitted to practice in New York (1969), U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (1969), U.S. District Court, Western District of New York (1979), and Mississippi (1980). Educated at Albany Law School of Union University (J.D., 1968) and Amherst College (A.B., 1965). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Pittsboro, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Steven M. Gates is a lawyer practicing federal criminal law, elder law
  • Steven received a A.B. degree from Amherst College in 1965, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • Steven practices in Pittsboro, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Steven M. Gates's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Federal Crimes

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Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Steven M. Gates is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Steven M. Gates

Where is Steven M. Gates's law office located?
Steven M. Gates's law practice is located in Pittsboro, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steven M. Gates handle?
Steven M. Gates focuses on criminal defense, federal crimes, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Steven M. Gates practiced law?
Steven M. Gates has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did Steven M. Gates go to law school?
Steven M. Gates earned their education at (J.D., 1968); (A.B., 1965).
How can I contact Steven M. Gates for a consultation?
You can contact Steven 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 Steven M. Gates received?
Steven M. Gates's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Albany Law School of Union University
- 1968
A.B.
Amherst College
- 1965

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1969
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Admitted: 1969
U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
Admitted: 1979
Mississippi
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, District of Vermont
Admitted: 1984

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