Howard Kelly Coates Jr.
About Howard
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 38 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Licensed in Georgia for 39 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
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Experience
Honors
2013
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Best Lawyers in Florida, Best Lawyers in Florida
N/A
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
Recognition, Who's Who in American Law
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Member, McDonald Hopkins LLC
2004 - 2009
Managing Partner, The Coates Law Firm
2001 - 2004
Partner, Cauley Geller Bowman & Coates LLP
1991 - 2000
Partner, Proskauer Rose LLP
1990 - 1991
Associate, Edwards & Angell
1987 - 1990
Associate, Squire Sanders & Dempsey, LLP
1986 - 1987
Associate, King & Spalding
1985 - 1985
Summer Associates, Vinson & Elkins
1985 - 1985
Summer Associate, Chicago Office Of Kirkland & Ellis
1984 - 1984
Summer Associate, Williams Mullen & Christensen
Associations
2008 - Present
Village of WellingtonCouncilman/Vice-Mayor
2006 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
1998 - Present
Palm Beach County Bar AssociationMember
1987 - Present
Florida Bar AssociationMember
1986 - Present
American Bar AssociationsMember
1986 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
2004 - 2005
South Palm Beach County Bar AssociationPresident
2004 - 2005
Palm Beach County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2003 - 2004
South Palm Beach County Bar AssociationPresident-Elect
2002 - 2003
South Palm Beach County Bar AssociationSecretary
1998 - 2006
South Palm Beach County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
Education
2001
MBA - Master of Business Administration
1986
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2005
Estate Planning Workshop - Do You Have Your Financial House in Order?
2005
Divorce Planning: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
2005
Planning for Eternity -- During Life and the Hereafter
2004
Estate Planning Fundamentals
1999
Ethical Issues in Probate and Estate Matters