Background Information about Thomas E. Gates, Esq., P.E., F.A.S.C.E.
Thomas E. Gates has served the people of his community not only in law, but has served politically for two terms on the City Council and Mayor for the City of Richland. He is dedicated to serving the people of Washington, and was the King County Bar associations Volunteer Legal Services Attorney of the year in 2004. He has repeatedly been identified as a rising star by the Washington Super Lawyers. His areas of expertise are in estate planning and probate, personal injury, and small business.
Attorney
Licensed Professional Engineer – Civil
Contact
Phone: (253) 332 7899 | Email:
Legal Field Experience
Estate Planning – Wills, Power of Attorney, Trusts
Probate
Personal Injury
Small Business & Nonprofit
Misdemeanor, Felony, and DUI
Civil Litigation
Professional Development
Bar Admissions:
Washington State, 2003
U.S. District Court
Western District of Washington, 2012
Profession Engineer
Washington, Kansas, Alaska
Education:
Seattle University School of Law, 2001 J.D.
Kansas State University, Civil Engineering, 1981 M.S.
Kansas State University, Civil Engineering, 1979, B.S.
Current & Past Memberships:
Washington State Bar Association
King County Bar Association
American Bar Association
American Society of Civil Engineers
South King County Estate Planning Council
Community Involvement:
KCBA’s Volunteer Legal Services
KCBA’s Neighborhood Legal Clinic
Other:
Fellow, American Society of Civil Engineers
Tom was elected to two terms on the Richland City Council and served as Mayor.
He has been active in community affairs, having served on the Richland Physical Planning Commission for 5½ years, 4 as Chairperson.
He was elected to two terms as a Director, Association of Washington Cities.
He served as Chairperson of the Washington State Solid Waste Advisory Committee.
He is a member of Saint Vincent DePaul Church in Federal Way and has served as a Eucharistic Minister.
Honors:
2017 American Top 100 Attorneys, Lifetime Achievement
2016 National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, Top 10 Under 40 Award
2015 American Academy of Trial Attorneys, Premier 100 Trial Attorneys
2015 Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2014 National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Top 10 Under 40 Award
2014 National Ranked Top 10 Under 40 Attorney Award, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2012 – 2013 Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers
2004 KCBA’s Volunteer Legal Services’ Attorney of the Year
