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Floyd E. Gates

Grand Rapids Office
T 616-254-8400
F 616-254-8410

Practice Areas:

Commercial Litigation
Banking
Corporate & Business
Real Estate
Collection
Large Insurance Subrogation Matters

Education:

Michigan State Unversity, B.S.
Wayne State University Law School, J.D.

Bar Admissions:

State and Federal Courts throughout the State of Michigan

Floyd.Gates@KreisEnderle.com

Professional Activities:

Experienced litigation and corporate attorney representing numerous business owners, companies, developers, brokers, and banks throughout the State of Michigan and beyond.
Co-chairs the firm’s banking and workout practice.
Experienced in connection with banking and workout includes receivership appointment and representation, state and federal tax liens, mortgage and lien foreclosure, fraud investigation, recovery and sale of assets.
Successfully represented banks in connection with complex workout mattes including a borrower who fraudulently obtained in excess of $100,000,000 from various creditors and the United States Dept. of Treasury.

Mr. Gates spent approximately 12 years in the United States Army Reserves prior to graduating from law school. During this time, he was a communications specialist attached to the Federal Emergency Management Agency as well as a legal specialist attached to a Judge Advocate’s (JAG) office. Mr. Gates’ background and experience have made him a creative problem solver and skilled advocate as an attorney.

Mr. Gates has been actively involved in his community, including serving on various boards for and/or representing various non-profits. He has been a regular speaker and presenter on topics within his area of expertise.