Peter J. Gates

Peter J. Gates

Gates, O'Doherty, Gonter & Guy, LLP • Irvine, CA
Employment LitigationEmployment LawPersonal Injury

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Contact

Email
bgonter@g3pmlaw.com?subject=Contact%20Orange%20County%20Office
Phone
949-753-0255 | 858-6
Address
Irvine, CA, 92618, US

Professional

Bar Admissions
California1974U.S. District Court Central District of California1975

About

Peter J. Gates is an accomplished attorney based in Irvine, California, specializing in employment litigation, vehicle accident liability, premises liability, security and third-party violent crime, long-term care liability, and products liability. As a founding partner at Gates, O'Doherty, Gonter & Guy, LLP, Peter brings decades of legal expertise and a deep commitment to advocating for his clients' rights and interests. Graduating cum laude from California State University, Fullerton, with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Peter further honed his legal acumen at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, where he earned his Juris Doctor in 1974 and served on the Loyola University Law Review. His extensive experience allows him to navigate complex legal landscapes with confidence and precision. Peter's dedication to his clients is evident in his relentless pursuit of justice and fair compensation. He understands the emotional and financial toll that legal disputes can impose, and he strives to provide personalized attention and strategic solutions tailored to each case. Serving clients throughout Orange County and beyond, Peter J. Gates is committed to delivering exceptional legal representation with integrity and professionalism. Whether facing employment disputes or personal injury claims, clients can rely on Peter’s expertise to guide them through challenging times.

Credentials

Education
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, California | J.D., 1974 | Law Review: Loyola University Law Review, 1971 - 1974 | California State University, Fullerton, California | B.A., Political Science, Cum Laude, 1970

Recognition & Involvement

Associations
American Board of Trial Advocates, 1999 - 2010 (Rank of Advocate) | Orange County Bar Association
Speaking
"Evaluation of Wrongful Death Claims," 2000 - 2010 | "Evaluation of Traumatic Brain Injury Claims," 2000 - 2010

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