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About Gary
Biography
I am a general practice attorney with emphasis in personal injury, family law and employment law. I love working with clients to get them the best results possible. I pride mysel in keeping my clients informed as to the status of their case.
Working With You To Achieve The Best Results For Your Family.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
30%
39 years
Other
25%
Personal Injury
20%
39 years
Employment and Labor
15%
39 years
Fees and Rates
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Virginia for 38 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Location
Freeman Dunn Alexander Gay Lucy & Coates, PC
1045 Cottontown Road, Lynchburg, VA, 24503
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Posted by anonymous | April 30, 2014 | Child Custody
Mr. Coates is a very good lawyer that knows his job.
Mr. Coates is a very good lawyer that knows his job. He helped me obtain custody of my children after my wife ran off with them to another state. He not only got the job done but seemed to genuinely care about the welfare of my children throughout the entire ordeal. If you need a good lawyer on a ...
Gary Mitchell Coates's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Gary is well respected in our community and a leader in his field."
"I endorse this lawyer. Gary is an experienced, hard-working family law attorney who I would recommend to anyone."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Gary has everything you want for your attorney: brilliant; dedicated; experienced; and hard working - an attorney who has obtained great results for his clients."
"I highly endorse Gary Coates. Gary is a terrific domestic relations and civil litigation attorney and serves his clients quite well. He is extraordinarily talented and a great person."
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Experience
Honors
2015
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
Pro Bono Award, Virginia Legal Aid Society
1986
Law Review, University of Richmond Law School
1985
McNeil Law Society, University of Richmond Law School
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Attorney, Freeman Dunn Alexander Gay Lucy & Coates, PC
2006 - 2013
President, Gary M. Coates, PC
1990 - 1997
Professor, Phillips Business College
1988 - 2006
Partner, Fralin, Feinman, Coates & Kinnier, P.C.
1987 - 1988
Associate, McGuire Woods Battle & Boothe
Associations
1987 - Present
Virginia State BarMember/ Elected Representative to State Bar Council
American Bar Association
2003 - 2007
Virginia State Bar, Unauthorized Practice of Law CommitteeMember
2001 - 2017
Lynchburg Bar AssociationPresident (2001-02) /Board Member
1995 - 2002
Miller Home for GirlsSecretary/Board Member
1990 - 1996
Lynchburtg Meals On WheelsPresident/Board Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Barrett v. ARECO
Appeal granted in part
Doss V. JAMCO
Doss V. JAMCO
Education
1987
University of Richmond Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
Temple University
MS - Master of Science
1978
College of William and Mary
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
1997
Employment law
Virginia State CLE
1996
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Doss v. Jamco
Languages
English