Joseph Dean Gates
About Joseph
Biography
I believe in a world where wrongdoers are held accountable, and I believe in a world where wrongdoers fix what they have broken.
The stronger we hold these wrongdoers accountable and force them to fix that which is broken, the better our society functions.
I became a lawyer to use my talent and resources to hold those wrongdoers accountable and force them to fix what they have broken.
When those wrongdoers are held accountable and they fix what they have broken, we all rest easier at night and we can focus our energies on our family and friends and the things we enjoy in life.
If you are hurt, injured, frustrated, and stressed, let me help you. Let me take on the burden of holding those wrongdoers accountable so that you can focus on your family and friends and the things you enjoy in life.
And if I can't help you, I hope to find what can help you.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
16 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Arkansas for 15 years
State: Arkansas
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Gates Law Firm, PLLC
2725 Cantrell Road, Ste 200, Little Rock, AR, 72202
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"Joseph is a fantastic lawyer. He absolutely cares about the client and puts the client first. You will feel well taken care if you have Joseph as your lawyer."
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"Joseph is highly organized and well trained in bringing cases from complaint to verdict. He understands and knows the full application of the rules of evidence and procedure better than most lawyers. On top of that, he cares about the client which is also something most lawyers don't know how to do. I endorse this attorney."
"Joseph is meticulous and hard working. He cares about his clients and I am happy to endorse him."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Leadership Academy Graduate, American Association for Justice
2014
New Lawyer of the Year, Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Owner/Trial Lawyer, Gates Law Firm, PLLC
2013 - 2020
Attorney, Paul Byrd Law Firm, PLLC
2010 - 2013
Attorney, Taylor King & Associates
Associations
2018 - Present
American Association for JusticeBoard of Governors
2018 - Present
Pulaski County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Arkansas Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Governors
2015 - Present
Attorneys Information Exchange GroupMember
2010 - Present
Arkansas Bar AssociationMember
Education
2010
LL.D. - Doctor of Laws
2007
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2021
You Want Me to Sign What? The Ethical Considerations of Confidentiality in Releases and Protective Orders
2021
Determining a Budget for Your Case – How Do You Figure Out if a Case is Worth Taking?
2021
Law & Medicine
2021
Using the Ethical Rules to Fight Back Overly Broad Confidentiality Agreements
2020
You Want Me to Sign What? The Ethical Considerations of Confidentiality in Releases and Protective Orders
2020
You Want Me to Sign What?!?! The Ethical Considerations of Releases and Protective Orders
2019
Review of Tort Reform Measures in Arkansas since 2003
2016
How to Create a Trial Notebook
2015
10 Tips from 5 Years Litigating
2014
Plan for Success: Fact Pattern & Case Outline
2013
Subrogation: How Made Whole Applies to Medpay, WC, and ERISA
Languages
English