Preston Gates & Ellis
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Main article: K&L Gates
Preston Gates & Ellis, LLP, also known as Preston Gates, was a law firm with offices in the United States, China, and Taiwan. Its main office was in the IDX Tower in Seattle. In 2007, the firm merged with Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson Graham to form K&L Gates.[1]
Quick Facts Company type, Industry ...
Company type | Limited Liability Partnership |
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Industry | Law |
Founded | 1883 |
Defunct | 2007 (merged into K&L Gates) |
Headquarters | Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
Products | Legal services |
Website | www |
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The "Gates" in the firm's name refers to William H. Gates Sr., father of Microsoft founder Bill Gates.[2] Gates retired from the firm in 1998.