Jack P. Gates - Catonsville, MD
Attorney at Law Office of Kevin L. Beard, P.A.
Family Law Lawyers in Catonsville, MD
614 Old Edmondson Ave Suite 101 Catonsville, MD 21228
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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13
Years
Experience
Catonsville Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Wills
- Land Use/Zoning
Litigation: 90%
Attorney Information
Overview
Jack P. Gates received his Bachelor's Degree from Towson University in May 2007 and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law in May 2013.
During law school, Mr. Gates worked as a Rule 16 attorney at the University of Maryland Landlord/Tenant Clinic where he represented Baltimore City tenants in legal disputes with property owners. Additionally, Mr. Gates served as a Legal Extern to Delegate Dana M. Stein of Baltimore County during the 2012 Maryland Legislative Session.
After graduating law school, Mr. Gates served as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable William V. Tucker in the Circuit Court for Howard County. As a Judicial Law Clerk, Mr. Gates managed a civil litigation docket with a wide variety of cases dealing with family law, including complex divorce matters, custody disputes, alimony, child support, and guardianships. After finishing his Clerkship, Mr. Gates worked for a real estate and land use law firm in Howard County where he focused on property zoning and real estate matters. Mr. Gates joined the Law Office of Kevin L. Beard, P.A. as an Associate Attorney in August 2015.
Awards and Honors
Other Sources of Feedback About Jack P. Gates
Included on the 2026 Maryland Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Maryland Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Maryland Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Maryland Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law,
Baltimore,
Maryland, 2013
J.D.
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University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law,
Baltimore,
Maryland, 2013
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Non Legal Education
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Towson University, 2007
B.S.
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Towson University, 2007
Current Employment Position(s)
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Associate
Past Positions
- Circuit Court for Howard County, Judicial Law Clerk, 2013 - 2014
- Talkin & Oh, LLP, Associate, 2013 - 2015
Bar Admissions
- Maryland, 2013
Other Affiliations
- Maryland Bar Association , 2013 - Present (Member)
- Howard County Bar Association, 2013 - Present (Member)
Contact
614 Old Edmondson Ave
Suite 101
Catonsville, MD 21228
Fax: 410-744-3373
Email: Send a message
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