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Cape Charles, Virginia
Serving Virginia's Northampton and Accomack Counties
Honors & Expertise
FOCUS ON CRIMINAL/TRAFFIC LAW
FOCUS ON CRIMINAL/TRAFFIC LAW
FOCUS ON CRIMINAL/TRAFFIC LAW
Mr. Gates handles a variety of criminal and traffic cases in Northampton and Accomack Counties, including speeding, reckless driving, driving on suspended/revoked license, and drunk driving (DWI-DUI). He also handles criminal assaults, thefts, drug cases, shoplifting, contempt of court, and other minor offenses.
TRIALS WITHOUT TRAVEL
FOCUS ON CRIMINAL/TRAFFIC LAW
FOCUS ON CRIMINAL/TRAFFIC LAW
In many traffic cases, Mr Gates can represent clients without their appearance. This avoids the time-consuming and sometimes expensive need to travel to court. Mr. Gates represents clients before courts in Eastville and Accomac that adjudicate cases filed by the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, sherrifs for Accomack and Northampton Counties, town officers in Exmore and Cape Charles, and state police across the Eastern Shore..
OUTSTANDING CLIENT SERVICE
FOCUS ON CRIMINAL/TRAFFIC LAW
OUTSTANDING CLIENT SERVICE
Named by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys as one of 10 Best Attorneys for Client Service, 2015-2019. With over 30 years experience practicing law, Mr. Gates is also respected for his advice and ability to deliver for clients. He was named to the list of 100 Best Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers.
DEVELOPER OF CASE LAW
AN ATTORNEY WITH A HEART
OUTSTANDING CLIENT SERVICE
Recognized by Virginia Lawyers Weekly for his role in one of the "Most Important Decisions" in Virginia. In 2000, he served as lead attorney in the case of Sensabaugh v. Gateway, establishing a significant precedent for corporate liability.
SEASONED ESTATE PLANNER
AN ATTORNEY WITH A HEART
AN ATTORNEY WITH A HEART
Mr. Gates can help plan your estate, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advanced medical directives (Living Wills). Very reasonable fees and personal service are included. (Virginia residents only)
AN ATTORNEY WITH A HEART
AN ATTORNEY WITH A HEART
AN ATTORNEY WITH A HEART
Years of pro bono work, currently as counsel for Bridging the Gap Golf, Inc..Formerly, president, Backpacks of Love and more.