Mark Alan Gatesman

Mark Alan Gatesman

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 35 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Howell, MI
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Probate ... +3 more

1360 W Grand River Ave, Howell, MI

About Mark

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 33%

DUI (Driving Under the Influence) | OUIL (Operating Under the Influence of Liquor) | Driving While License Suspended | Driver License Restoration

36 years

33%
Criminal Defense 30%

Mark Gatesman has been practicing criminal law for over 25 years. He has defended high-profile clients on a state and national level.

36 years

30%
Domestic Violence 10%

Attorney Gatesman can handle your domestic violence case.

36 years

10%
Federal Crime 10%

Attorney Gatesman is able to work on your federal case.

36 years

10%
Probate 10%

Trusts and Wills | Power of Attorney (financial and health care) | Guardianship and Conservatorship (includes adults and minors who are developmentally disabled or incapacitated due to dementia, stroke, etc.)

36 years

10%
Juvenile Law 7%

Possession of Alcohol by a Minor (MIP) | Possession of Drugs (Marijuana) | Truancy | Incorrigibility | Theft

36 years

7%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 29 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1997

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 35 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1990

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Mark Gatesman

1360 W Grand River Ave, Howell, MI, 48843-1915

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Mark Alan Gatesman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by GHC | September 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Professional, knowledgeable and compassionate

An attorney friend ours referred us to Mark Gatesman because of his membership in the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorney’s. We hired Mark to help us with our son, a minor, who foolishly got into trouble. Mark assured us he could resolve the matter without our son having a criminal re...cord. In a time of anxiety and uncertainty, Mark was able to answer all our questions. In Court Mark was able to get the case completely dismissed. Now my son doesn’t have a criminal record due to a one-time lapse in judgment. Mark Gatesman’s representation demonstrated compassion knowledge and experience in Juvenile Law. I would definitely recommend Mark.

Posted by Wendy | June 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Probate

FL Probate representation

My in-laws, who lived in Florida died, passed away suddenly. We were aware that Mark Gatesman was licensed to practice in the State of Florida, so we hired him to assist us with the Florida Probate. Mark answered all our questions about the Florida estate process and helped us fairly divide the est...ate within the family. It was comforting and wonderful having a knowledgeable local attorney who was able to handle our out of state Florida Probate issues efficiently and in a very timely manner.

Posted by Lesa | May 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Representation!!

Mark Gatesman represented me when I was sued in a professional capacity as a Realtor, a potential buyer was injured during a showing. Mark was able to explain the entire litigation process to me, which helped with the fear and anxitety that comes with being sued. Mark assured me that he would resol...ve the lawsuit to my satisfaction. Mark filed a motion requesting the Judge dismiss the lawsuit. In Court, Mark argued hard for me and was able to peruade the Judge to dismiss the lawsuit. Mark Gateman was able to get a lawsuit dismissed that never should have been filed against me in the first place. Thanks, Lesa

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Deborah Goins

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I am proud to endorse Mark Gatesman. Mark and I met in 1994 when he was assigned to my division at the Public Defender's Office in Tampa, Florida. Mark proved to be a skillful trial attorney, as well as an attorney who truly cared about his clients. I would recommend Mark to any client who is seeking a knowledgeable and skillful attorney who will always work to obtain the best possible outcome in every case."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Trial Attorney, The Law Office of Mark Gatesman PLC.,

1997 - 2016

Partner, The Law Office of Mark Gatesman PLC.,

Associations

2011 - Present

State Bar of Michigan, Character and Fitness Committee

Member

2010 - Present

Livingston County Bar Association

Charity Chairperson

2007 - Present

Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan

Member

1998 - Present

Livingston County Bar Association

Past President

1997 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member

1997 - Present

Michigan Bar Association

Member

2001 - 2005

Howell District Carnegie Library

Board of Trustees

Sample of Legal Cases

The Howard Boys Flint Michigan Federal Proscution

Not Guilty

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Education

1989

University of Toledo College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

Western Michigan University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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