About

Bill Coats is a rather experienced attorney based in Bellingham, Washington, with a strong music record in representing individuals and households in serious damage and wrongful loss of life claims. Bill Coats embarked on his felony career as an ordeal legal professional in 1995, gaining precious revel in that would shape his destiny fulfillment. After serving as an Assistant Lawyer General, he transitioned to personal practice in 2001, in which he honed his skills as a lead trial lawyer in over 60 jury trials. In 2006, Bill Coats joined forces with Dean Brett to set up Brett & Coats, a partnership that in addition solidified his reputation as a professional and devoted advise for his customers. In 2014, Bill founded Bill Coats Law, in which he continues to provide expert legal illustration for those dealing with tough criminal battles. Bill Coats is a prominent graduate of Tulane Law School, where he graduated with honors and served as the Articles Editor of the Tulane Maritime Law Journal. His instructional achievements are complemented by using his upbringing in Seattle and his BA degree from the University of Washington. Today, Bill Coats is living in Bellingham together with his wife and their sons, in which he remains committed to serving the area people and fighting for justice on behalf of his clients.

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No Certifications

Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Accepted Jurisdictions
Washington Jurdictions
Washington
Since 1994">

Experience
  • Principal
    Bill Coats Law
    2014
  • Partner
    Brett & Coats - Personal Injury Lawyers
    2006
  • Lawyer
    Brett & Daugert
    2001
  • Assistant Lawyer General
    Washington State Lawyer General
    1999
  • Trial Lawyer
    Whatcom County Public Defender s Office
    1995
Education
Tulane University School of Law Education School Logo
Tulane University School of Law
J.D. | Law
Graduation year: 1990">
Associations
American Trial Lawyers Association Professional Association
American Trial Lawyers Association
has membership
Current">
Whatcom County Bar Association s Judicial Candidate Evaluation Committee Professional Association
Whatcom County Bar Association s Judicial Candidate Evaluation Committee
Chair
2014 - Current">
Washington State Trial Lawyer s Association Professional Association
Washington State Trial Lawyer s Association
has membership and former Board has membership
2006 - Current">
Washington State Bar
                        
                                                     # 24537 Professional Association
Washington State Bar  # 24537
has membership
1994 - Current">
Washington State Association for Justice Professional Association
Washington State Association for Justice
Board of Governors
2009 - 2012">
Costs
  • Free Consultancy Service
  • Conditional Fees
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