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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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Acquired: 1991
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 1995
110 Main Street, Suite 1404, Saco, ME, 04072-3509
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Posted by Angela | September 30, 2013 | Social Security Disability
now if i can be just as lucky with a divorce lawyer
I have never needed a lawyer for anything. However, if I ever needed one, I sure made the right choice here. Something about his honest website and talking to him on the phone i didn't think you could trust a lawyer. You can here. Getting my benefits was a God send & Gordon and his staff made that ha...
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 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 Randall | December 07, 2010
The kind of lawyer that you want to represent you
Mr. Gates responded quickly each time I called or emailed. He was compassionate to my wife and tackled her difficult issues with kindness but directly. He explained the process in as much depth as you wanted or needed to know. His office staff was equally responsive. I highly recommend Mr. ...
Posted by Allan | August 11, 2010 | Social Security Disability
My Experience
After I got over the initial denial shock from Social Security, I went online and found Gordon, I was impressed with the website from the start. I checked other sites and found this one and him the person to go with. I filled out the online questionnaire and didn't wait long till I got a call from hi...
"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."
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."
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."
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."
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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.
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
2005 - Present
Attorney/Owner, Law Office of Gordon Gates
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
fully favorable decision awarding disability benefits
2010
Certificate of Completion
2009
Certificate of Completion
2007
Certificate of Completion
2005
Certificate of Completion
1988
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
BS - Bachelor of Science
2012
Writing Effective Hearing Briefs for the ALJ
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