Bruce A. Coane

Bruce A. Coane

4.9
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 43 years

Immigration Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Immigration, Employment & Labor, Litigation

5177 Richmond Avenue, Suite 770, Houston, TX

About Bruce

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Immigration 50%

I have been Board Certified in immigration law for over 25 years, and my law firm represents clients in all types of immigration cases, including family immigration, business immigration and immigration court and appeals.

50%
Employment and Labor 40%

We represent clients in all types of employment law matters including EEOC, appeals, hearings, discrimination, lawsuits, mediation, arbitration, government employees, civil service, overtime pay, sex harassment and more. We are one of the largest employment law firms (representing mostly employees) in Texas. We also have an office in Florida, where we represent clients in these same matters.

40%
Litigation 10%

Our law firm handles all types of civil litigation in state and federal court , including employment law, family law, business litigation, school law and more.

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 43 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1982

Eligible to Practice in Texas

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 1997

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 35 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1990

Administrative Suspension

Location

Coane and Associates PLLC

5177 Richmond Avenue, Suite 770, Houston, TX, 77056

Coane and Associates PLLC

407 Lincoln Road, Suite 11-B, Miami Beach, FL, 33139

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Bruce A. Coane's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

88 Client Reviews

Showing 51 - 55 of 88 reviews

Posted by clemente | December 27, 2014

excellent lawyer

I would to express all my thanks for your profesional labor in my case I recomended and it's a excellent lawyer

Bruce Coane

Replied last December 27, 2014

Thank you Clemente. I am glad that we were able to help you in your dealings with your employer.

Posted by Pierre | December 27, 2014 | Employment & Labor

Excellent Attorney For Discrimination Cases

Mr. Bruce handled my employment discrimination case and I'm proudly say that he was fantastic. He filled me in on everything that's going on in my case from start to finish. He explained everything to me in a clear manner so I can understand and he lets me know what to expect from my case before he d...id anything. He fought for me and really believed in me. My case was settled and he got me the highest pay possible. I was really impressed and very satisfied with his service and I would highly recommend him.

Bruce Coane

Replied last December 27, 2014

Thank you Pierre. It was a pleasure to be your lawyer.

Posted by Jenny | December 27, 2014

An attorney you can trust

I got to know Mr. Coane through an attorney who handled my divorce case. He is the person who give you the straight answers to your questions and concerns and very knowledgable in the areas he practices. Reliable and trustworthy after all of the fees have been paid. I am satisfied with the services ...he and his law associates provided.

Bruce Coane

Replied last December 27, 2014

Thank you Jenny! It was a pleasure being your lawyer. I wish you all the best.

Posted by Ron | December 27, 2014 | Immigration

Bruce delivers and has the records to show for it

i found myself in a position that i thought not many options were available anymore. Bruce found the way to get my immigration status fixed. for this i am truly thankfull

Bruce Coane

Replied last December 27, 2014

Thank you Ron! I am glad that we were able to get your case approved, even after another lawyer told you that it could not be approved.

Posted by Tasha | December 27, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Attorney Experience (Coane & Assoc)

I BIG thank you to Mr. Coane and his professional team for helping me successfully settle my case. I also wanted to let others in similar situations know about my experience with you and your law firm. Prior to hiring an attorney, I did quite a bit of due diligence and research. I stumbled upon Le...galMatch.com and felt that your consultation fee was very reasonable and decided to give your firm a call for an appointment. Prior to the visit with you, I had met and talked with a half dozen other attorneys. I consider myself very skeptical and cautious when interacting or having to decide on an attorney since I had never done so in the past. From our first appointment, I felt that you were the right attorney to handle my case. Your 32 years of law experience was certainly evident from our first visit. Each phone call, email or inquiry I had were promptly responded to the same day and in some instances immediately. When I came to you, I had a legal burden on my shoulders. You gave me hope, help put my mind at ease concerning my case and quickly helped me acquire a settlement that I am very pleased with. The burden has been removed and I am ready to start a new chapter in my life. I highly recommend your law firm to my professional and personal networks. I made the right decision with you and your firm. Thanks so much.

Bruce Coane

Replied last December 27, 2014

Thank you Tasha! I am glad that we were able to quickly get your case settled, and for a very nice sum of money. It was a pleasure and honor to be your attorney.

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Bruce A. Coane's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gary Katz

Litigation lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bruce is a very well respected attorney who I have known for many years He is knowledgeable and effectively gets results for his clients. I highly endorse Bruce."

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Laura Ezry

Unknown lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Bruce is a very knowledgeable attorney who I have known for many years. I attended a function where he was the speaker and was very impressed with his public speaking skills and how he answered many questions. . He is a kind and caring professional."

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Thomas Esparza

Immigration lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He and I have worked together on a variety of cases over the 30 years that he has been my friend. I have always found him to be open and honest with our clients, thorough in his preparation of his cases and a great student of the law."

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1997.

Public Reprimand issued in TX, 1997

updated on 01/18/2019

Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Honors

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Very High rating in both legal abilityand ethical standards, Lexis Nexis | Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Houston's Top Lawyers, H Texas

Associations

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

State Bar of Texas

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Houston Bar Association

Member

Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts

Member

Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit

Member

National Employment Lawyers Association (Houston chapter)

Founding Member

National Employment Lawyers Association (Houston chapter)

Past President

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Texas chapter)

Past President

Sample of Legal Cases

Than vs UT Health Science Center

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Education

1981

University of Houston Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

Pennsylvania State University, University Park (main campus)

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

German

French

Hindi

Swahili

Activity

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