Background
Cates, Peter R. was born on November 24, 1964 in Waynesboro, Georgia, United States.
Cates, Peter R. was born on November 24, 1964 in Waynesboro, Georgia, United States.
University of Georgia (Bachelor of Arts, 1987). Walter F. George School of Law, Mercer University (Juris Doctor, 1990).
Worked at Miller & Towson (Macon, Georgia) specializing in Personal Injury and Casualty Defense Litigation, Residential and Commercial Real Estate. Admitted to the bar, 1990, Georgia. Member: Macon Bar Association.
State Bar of Georgia.
The firm is dedicated to legal excellence, professionalism and integrity. We take special pride in the aggressive and responsive manner in which we represent the interests of our clients.
Our trial practice is concentrated in personal injury, casualty and commercial litigation, with emphasis in the following areas: bodily injury and wrongful death. Motor vehicle liability.
Products liability; premises liability.
Workers" compensation. Railroad liability; libel and slander. F.E.L.A.; false arrest, false imprisonment, and malicious prosecution.
Regulated motor carrier liability.
Intentional tort liability. Medical and other professional malpractice.
Municipal and governmental liability. Civil rights; C.O.B.R.A., East.R.I.S.A. and F.E.G.L.I.A. liability.
Employment discrimination.
Insurance coverage disputes and declaratory judgment proceedings. And other areas of general tort, commercial and insurance related litigation. Our real estate practice includes closing of residential and commercial loans for all major lending institutions.
Member: Macon Bar Association. State Bar of Georgia.