Atty. Timothy Eugene Gates
Timothy E. Gates’ experience at the highest levels of state government informs his current practice defending Pennsylvania companies and professionals in government investigations, consumer protection actions, and professional liability matters.
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About Timothy Eugene Gates at a glance
Timothy Eugene Gates is a Counsel based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, practforg at Myers, Brier & Kelly, L.L.P.. They haand 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania United States Supreme Court United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit United (2006). Educated at Widener University (J.D., 2005) and Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Main Campus (B.A., 2001). Actiand member of Dauphin County Bar Association, Board Member, 2023Federal Bar AssociationPennsylvania Bar AssociationAmerican Bar Association (Past Member)Honorable William W and Lipsitt American Inn of Court. Serands clients in Harrisburg, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Timothy E. Gates’ experience at the highest levels of state government informs his current practice defending Pennsylvania companies and professionals in government investigations, consumer protection actions, and professional liability matters
- Prior to joining MBK, Tim spent almost twenty years leading, managing, and advising the Commonwealth on a broad spectrum of matters, including seven years as Chief Counsel at the Department of State
- Tim has negotiated, managed, and litigated hundreds of cases and appeals at the state and federal level, including multiple cases before the United States Supreme Court
- Throughout his long career, he has worked with a vast array of prosecutors, defense attorneys, investigators, experts, and others across the Commonwealth
- At MBK, he utilizes his extensive experience, his network, and his unique insight of being on the “other side,” to provide his clients with seasoned advice and a zealous defense
- As Chief Counsel to the Department of State, Tim is no stranger to high stakes litigation
- He has led teams of attorneys investigating and prosecuting consumer protection matters, civil rights violations, campaign finance laws, and elections issues
- He was heavily involved in defending the many state and federal cases that arose from the controversial 2020 Presidential election and 2022 general election
- As Deputy Attorney General and a member of the National Association of Attorneys General, he was involved in multi state actions to the value of $346 million
- Tim now uses his experience to defend MBK clients navigating the same regulatory framework and governmental processes
- He is a meticulous investigator and skilled negotiator with an in-depth knowledge of the law and its practical enforcement in Pennsylvania
- Tim represents professionals who are regulated by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs, such as doctors, dentists, and accountants
- He advises on compliance, licensing, and Medicaid issues, and sensitively defends the practice, reputation, and livelihood of his clients
- As a Deputy Attorney General in the Pennsylvania AG Office, Tim was a member of the AG’s Health Care Section, and served as Chairman of the Practice Ownership Committee and the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry
- His practical knowledge of the regulation and investigation of professionals by the Commonwealth is invaluable to his clients and to the MBK team
- Service is the cornerstone of Tim’s career, beginning with service to his country as a member of the U.S
- Army
- Tim earned multiple commendations as a member of the 82nd Airborne Division and the Multinational Force and Observers Task Force
- In his ensuing legal career, while working for the people of Pennsylvania, he has also found time to volunteer with multiple community and pro bono organizations, quietly helping victims of domestic abuse, veterans, and students
- In 2022, Tim’s service was honored when he was recognized as an Unsung Hero in Pennsylvania by The Legal Intelligencer
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practforg law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Harrisburg 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 andnue, and the substantiand 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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