David Paul Coates

David Paul Coates

4.7
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 19 years

Immigration Lawyer at Chattanooga, TN
Practice Areas: Immigration, Estate Planning, Corporate & Incorporation ... +3 more

511 Georgia Avenue, Chattanooga, TN

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Licenses

Licensed in Alabama for 10 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 2015

Authorized to practice law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Georgia for 10 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2015

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Tennessee for 12 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 19 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2006

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of David Coates, PC

511 Georgia Avenue, Chattanooga, TN, 37403

Law Offices of David Coates

4040 Balmoral Drive SW, Huntsville, AL, 35801

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David Paul Coates's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Amanda | June 05, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Renewed Faith

I couldn't think of a better way to pass on my gratitude for the amazing job Mr. Coates did for me with my divorce and custody hearings. If you are a customer looking for an attorney that is going to see you through every single step and process of any legal situation you really don't need to look a...ny further. I have hired attorneys before from Tennessee and Georgia and all at great cost and none of them had done, even remotely close, to as well of a job as Mr. Coates did for myself and my family. Those previous attorney's weren't cheap either and pretty sought after in the area. One of the things that I liked about this firm is that he and his staff treated me like I was as important to them as if I were one of their own family members. I ask a lot of questions and dont hesitate to call and I got either immediate answers or responses back from mainly Mr. Coates personally or his assistant. This was reassuring that he is always taking time out of his schedule to not only keep no stone unturned in my case but also to keep my mind at ease. Going through a divorce can be very scary and heartbreaking, especially with children involved, yet this was drastically different in so many ways possible from previous experiences I have had with other attorneys, that I still can't thank Mr. Coates enough. If you are looking for an attorney, please, hire this man. He is not like many of the others who give attorney's such a bad rap. He is straightforward but kind and very trustworthy. Everything he told me he would get done or accomplish for me he did. I will never use another attorney again. I did not know what to expect going in and had a lot on my mind as it was, but instead of just feeling like I was "guided" through the process with, "the best hopes", I actually came to soon realize that if it were at all possible for a person to care as closely as I did about me and my child's future, and provide us with the service as someone could if it were their own family member, it was Mr.Coates. Thank you Law Offices of David Coates!!

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David Paul Coates's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brian Caldwell

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known David for several years and have found him to be both knowledgable and hardworking in defending his clients. He truly fights for their best interests and gives his all for each and every client. David is hard working, approachable and dedicated to the legal field."

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Jason Fisher

Family lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is a very good attorney, but he's a better man. His passion is for the law and for serving the least among us. I admire his commitment to the community, and his desire to do right by his clients. As a practitioner, David is professional, detailed, and a pleasure to deal with. He will fiercely advocate his position without being discourteous or demeaning toward the other side. I wholly endorse David."

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John Smith

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"David Coates is the consummate legal professional who takes the time, attention and care to truly serve his clients. David brings a wealth of experience to the table and has a tremendous knowledge and appreciation for both simple and complex estate planning whether it encompasses the "traditional" family, blended families, or planning for the non-citizen spouse. As a veteran of the United States Army, David truly understands "service before self" and seeks to embody that principle in his civilian legal practice."

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

Pro Bono Firm of the Year, Legal Aid of East Tennessee

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of David Coates, PC

2010 - 2015

Judge Advocate, United States Army

Education

2017

University of Tennessee, Chattanooga

MBA - Master of Business Administration

2006

Stetson University College of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

2003

University of Calgary

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

CLE Dinner

Tenneesee Rules of Evidence

Languages

Japanese

Spanish

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