Michael R. Gates

Background

Gates, Michael R. was born on May 20, 1957 in Saint John"s, Newfoundland.

Education

Okaloosa Walton Junior College (Associate of Arts, 1977). Florida State University (Bachelor of Science, 1979. Juris Doctor, 1982).

Career

Worked at Cotton & Gates (Fort Walton Beach, Florida) specializing in Personal Injury Law, Criminal Law, Family Law. Admitted to the bar, 1982, Florida. Representative, Florida State University College of Law, Law Student Division, American Bar Association, 1980-1982.

Member: Okaloosa-Walton (Treasurer, 1985-1986.

Vice-President, 1986-1987. President, 1987-1988) and American Bar Associations.

The Florida Bar. Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers.

Achievements

• Michael R. Gates has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member: Okaloosa-Walton (Treasurer, 1985-1986. Vice-President, 1986-1987. President, 1987-1988) and American Bar Associations.

The Florida Bar.

Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers.