Atty. William L Gates

Atty. William L Gates

William L Gates is a lawyer. William received a B.E.E. degree from Catholic University of America in 1953, and has been licensed for 65 years.

Falls Church Falls Church 65 yrs experience 65 year
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About William L Gates at a glance

William L Gates is an attorney based in Falls Church, Virginia. They have 65+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1961. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1961), U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals (1982), and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademar (1983). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1961) and Catholic University of America (B.E.E., 1953). Serands clients in Falls Church, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William L Gates is a lawyer
  • William received a B.E.E. degree from Catholic University of America in 1953, and has been licensed for 65 years
  • William practices in Falls Church, VA

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 Falls Church 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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William L Gates's law practice is located in Falls Church, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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William L Gates has 65+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1961.
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William L Gates earned their education at (J.D., 1961); (B.E.E., 1953).
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 1961
B.E.E.
Catholic University of America
- 1953

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1961
U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademar
Admitted: 1983

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