Atty. William Lewis Gates
William Lewis Gates is a lawyer practicing business, entertainment, real estate law and 3 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from University of Santa Clara in 1964, and has been licensed for 53 years.
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William Lewis Gates is a Partner based in San Jose, California, practicing at Gates Eisenhart Dawson. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in California United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals United States District Court for the Norther (1973). Educated at Santa Clara University School of Law (J.D., 1971) and University of Santa Clara (B.A., 1964). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William Lewis Gates is a lawyer practicing business, entertainment, real estate law and 3 other areas of law
- William received a B.A. degree from University of Santa Clara in 1964, and has been licensed for 53 years
- William practices at Gates Eisenhart Dawson in San Jose, CA
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
William Lewis Gates is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Jose are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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