- THE FIRM Gates & Associates, P.C. is pleased to announce the offer to and acceptance of equity positions by Mark E. Halbruner and Craig A. Hatch. Beginning January 1, 2002, the law firm will be known as Gates, Halbruner & Hatch, P.C. Gates, Halbruner & Hatch, P.C. is a growing law firm that counsels and represents businesses, families and individuals. Although its principal geographic market is ...www.gateslawfirm.com