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Gordon P. Gates
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Biography
I handle Social Security disability claims in Maine and New Hampshire. I live in Southern Maine with my wife and baby daughter.
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Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-25%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Maine for 34 years
State: Maine
Acquired: 1991
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 1995
Location
Law Office of Gordon Gates
110 Main Street, Suite 1404, Saco, ME, 04072-3509
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Posted by Elizabeth | July 26, 2013 | Social Security Disability
He did an outstanding job and I couldn't be happier!!!
I retained Attorney Gordon Gates in 2012 to help me win social security disability benefits for a chronic health condition. He was extremely knowledgeable about the legal case requirements, he knew just how to proceed, and he reviewed over 400 pages of my medical documents in support of my disabilit...
Posted by Robert | April 15, 2013 | Social Security Disability
I highly recommend The Law Office of Gordon Gates to anyone needing representation for a disability claim.
I highly recommend The Law Office of Gordon Gates to anyone needing representation for a disability claim. Attorney Gates and his staff are professional, courteous, and diligent. The Law Office of Gordon Gates took my case after I was denied SSDI. The helpful staff filed all the complicated paperwork...
Posted by Elizabeth | August 21, 2012 | Social Security Disability
HIghly recommmend
Mr Gates helped me to win my difficult social security disability case. He was easy to work with, very knowledgeable and he helped me win where others might have failed.
Posted by Susan | August 15, 2012 | Social Security Disability
Great Attorney
Thank you Law Offices of Gordon Gates for helping me get my Social Security Widows Disability benefits. I was sick and unemployed and Gordon helped me through every step of the process. Emails and phone calls were promptly returned and Gordon and his staff were very professional. He gets the highest...
Posted by mike | August 07, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes
excellent social security attorney
during our first meeting gordon recognized the facts of my case and was able to put me on the fast track to getting my award.he was prompt,polite,and businesslike and a winner in every way.
Gordon P. Gates's Lawyer Endorsements
"I can’t say enough good about the work Gordon Gates has done with his Social Security practice. He is not only technically outstanding, but has a wonderful ability to relate to clients, answer their questions and put them at ease. When a family member asked for a referral for one of their friends, I sent them to Gordon. He did a great job on the case and I am constantly reminded how much it was appreciated. I wholeheartedly endorse Gordon and hope that you will appreciate him as much as we do."
Stanley Denman
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Apr 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Gordon Gates has established himself as an expert in social security disability law both in the Maine/New Hampshire area and nationally. His high quality website and blog reflects his commitment to providing important and timely information for social security disability claimants. I endorse Gordon as a social security disability attorney without reservation."
Jonathan Ginsberg
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Oct 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Gordon is one of a small group of lawyers who regularly demonstrates his expertise about Social Security disability law through his blog posts, videos and other writings. As a fellow Social Security lawyer, I regularly read Gordon's blog to catch up with trends and strategies that I can use in my own practice. Gordon has also been generous with his time in sharing ideas about disability in telephone conversations and email discussions. He is a valued resource to Social Security disability lawyers throughout the country."
"Attorney Gates is very experienced and talented in the field of Social Security Disability law, and shares his expertise freely with others. I highly endorse him as a fellow Maine attorney."
"Gordon is a very knowledgeable and experienced Social Security disability attorney. It is a huge bonus that he is willing to share much of his knowledge with the rest of the legal community. I firmly endorse this lawyer."
Tomasz Stasiuk
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Sep 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Gordon is an excellent attorney in the field of Social Security disability. Not only is he knowledgeable, but he is also willing to share that knowledge. I would strongly recommend Gordon as an attorney on a disability claim."
Stanley Denman
Social Security & Disability lawyer
Scott Gardner
DUI and DWI lawyer
Tomasz Stasiuk
Social Security & Disability lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1995.
Suspension issued in ME, 1995
updated on 04/22/2014This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Suspension issued in ME, 1995
updated on 04/22/2014This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Honors
1988
Order of the Coif, Tulane Law School
1988
Winner, Senior Trial Competition, Tulane Law School Moot Court Board
1985
Merit Scholarship, Tulane Law School
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Attorney/Owner, Law Office of Gordon Gates
Associations
2010 - Present
National Organization of Social Security Claimants RepresentativesMember, Technology Group
2008 - Present
National Organization of Social Security Claimants' RepresentativesSustaining Member
2008 - Present
York County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
C.S. v. Social Security Administration
fully favorable decision awarding disability benefits
Education
2010
NOSSCR
Certificate of Completion
2009
NOSSCR
Certificate of Completion
2007
NOSSCR
Certificate of Completion
2005
NOSSCR
Certificate of Completion
1988
Tulane University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
Maine Maritime Academy
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2012
NOSSCR Spring Conference in Philadelphia
Writing Effective Hearing Briefs for the ALJ
2010
NOSSCR Fall Conference in Chicago
Ten Tips for Writing Effective Hearing Briefs for the ALJ
Publications
2011
Maine Social Security Lawyer
10 steps to prepare for your Social Security disability hearing
2010
Social Security Disability Lawyer
Ten Tips for Writing Effective Hearing Briefs
2009
Social Security Disability Lawyer
Choosing a Disability Lawyer
Languages
English
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