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Michael L Coates Sr

Michael L Coates Sr

8.1

Excellent

Experience 4.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 80% Contracts / Agreements
    20 years, 335 cases (2 examples)
  • 20% Lawsuits / Disputes
    15 years, 275 cases (1 example)

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Contingent (2%-33%)
  • Fixed (Sometimes)
  • Free Consultation (45 minutes)
  • Hourly ($250-$365/hour)
  • Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

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Contact Information
  • Michael L. Coates Sr, Esq, Attorney & Counselor, a Professional Law Corporation
    46 Juneberry Street
    Irvine, CA 92606
    Office: 949-334-●●●● - show
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About Me

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About me: My practice is a combination of legal transactional (as listed), litigation oversight (litigation handled byStreeter Nangano (http://www.lacounsel.com )), and... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Business Attorney/Counsel Review”

Posted by: mdavissr, 2009-01-20 10 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Mr. Coates have proven to be most valuable to our companies, his honesty, integrity, and professionalism set him apart and inspire a working trust... more
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“President”

Posted by: john, 2009-01-17 10 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Michael is a true client advocate; he has represented our company on several significant breach of contract issues and consistently resolved them to... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

5 endorsements

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I have known Michael for more than 20 years. He is bright, articulate and hard working. He is willing to go the extra distance to get results for... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Anthony Witteman , Los Angeles (CA), 8 months ago
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Through my many years of knowing Mr. Coates and consulting with him on various cases and serving with him on committees or in organizations, I have... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Alfredo Jarrin , Los Angeles (CA), 8 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 22 years since Michael L Coates Sr was first licensed to practice law in CA.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Of Counsel at Streeter & Nangano 2006–present
Advisory Board Member at California Grocer's Association Advisory Board 2006–2009
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific Law JD - Juris Doctor 1987
University of Southern California (USC) Biology BS - Bachelor of Science 1983

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Law Review/Notes Author University of Pacific Law Review 1986
Moot Court Final Four McGeorge School of Law 1986

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member State Bar of California 1987–2010
Southern California Alumni President Chi Phi Fraternity 2005–2009

Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 2
Question: we signed a contract for a website with a...
Michael's answer: I have found that most of these types of problems are easily solved with a mere phone call or email... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Yes You Can Measure Firm-Wide Marketing ROI Legal Marketing Association 2006

Cases
Title:
Printer Dispute Resolution & Recovery
Practice Area:
Lawsuits / Disputes
Outcome:
agreement for full recovery & customer transition
Description:
This was a matter where a client marketing company owed a printer substantial sums over a long period of time. Due to the economy, the marketing...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Litigation Management, and Retaining and Managing Outside Counsel ACE-SCLA Annual Claims Exposition and Conference 2004
The Human Side of CRM Bay Area Law Firm Technology Conference 2004

Litigation Resources

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