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also known as Law Offices of Jeffrey D. Coats, Jeff Coats
I use my years of experience as an insurance defense attorney to help seriously injured people navigate the complexities of dealing with insurance companies. After 33 years with an insurer I've learned a lot about how a serious injury case works. Let me help you and your loved ones with your unfortunate circumstance.
Call me for a complimentary strategy session. We can discuss the details of your case, legal aspects and potential strategies.
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Acquired: 2013
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State: Washington
Acquired: 2002
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7345 164th Ave NE, Suite i145-1452, Redmond, WA, 98052
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Posted by Kate | June 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Animal & Dog Bites
Coat(s) of Excellence
We engaged Jeff Coats to represent us in a civil case involving an unprovoked bite by a dangerous dog in a children’s park. The owner of the dangerous dog was still ‘at large’ when he agreed to take our case when other animal attorneys refused. Jeff was able to navigate through the complexities...
Posted by Mary | February 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great advocate!
Jeff has handled a few cases for me, and it doesn't matter whether it is big or small, he has a passion for getting the best possible result! Nice guy, knows his stuff and will work hard for his clients.
Posted by Katie | February 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
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Jeff worked with my husband and me in writing our will as well as other business related questions/concerns. Jeff was extremely thorough, compassionate, and willing to listen and advise in a professional manner. I will use Jeff in the future if I am in need of a lawyer.
"I endorse this lawyer. Over the years, I have had several matters in which Mr. Coats was the opposing attorney. He is smart and well informed about personal injury and car accident matters. He does right by his clients. He is also a good person."
"My first trial was against Jeff. Over the next twenty years we squared off against one another at least half a dozen additional times, always with me representing plaintiffs and Jeff defendants insured through Farmers. With each professional melee, I came to respect his litigation manner, as to both myself and my injured clients; and I recognized his talent and sense of proportion (i.e., not overpapering the file or churning fees). Now that he has joined the flock of the plaintiffs' bar, bringing his prodigious skill set as an insurance defense attorney, I am grateful for those he has helped and will help in the future. I endorse this lawyer."
"I have had the pleasure of working with Jeff as opposing counsel on a matter. Jeff is professional, personable, and a strong advocate for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Jeff when he was a senior adjuster at Farmers Insurance and I was just starting out handling bodily injury/liability claims. He and I took similar paths to becoming an attorney by attending law school part time while also maintaining a full time job. Jeff is personable, professional, and a knowledgeable trial attorney."
"I have litigated hundreds of personal injury cases for the injured. Jeff Coats was one of the best defense attorneys that I have faced. He was always prepared, focused, and knew the law. However, he was empathetic to my clients' injuries at the same time. He got things done. Any injured person would be lucky and fortunate to have Jeff represent him or her."
"I got a cold-call from Jeff in the spring of 2017, successfully recruiting me to the Washington Air National Guard. Since then, I have had the honor of seeing him perform as the most senior attorney in the state's ANG. He knows how to build a team of minds and create a legal powerhouse of an organization. He also has shared valuable tips and insights, revealing hidden avenues of litigation strategy directly leading to success. I would literally not be where I am today without him. Thanks for the call Jeff!"
"Mr. Coats has an excellent reputation as a stellar advocate. His hard earned reputation is spot-on. I fully endorse Mr. Coats for your toughest legal challenges."
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2015
Leadership, FEAPAC
2013
Outstanding Service Award, Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association
2000
Trial Advocacy, CALI
2021 - Present
Solo Practitioner, Law Offices of Jeffrey D. Coats
2003 - Present
JAG, Washington Air National Guard
2002 - 2020
Supervising Attorney, Farmers Insurance Exchange
2021 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationAnimal Law
2021 - Present
YMCARater - Eastside Youth Mock Trial
2021 - Present
Solo and Small Practice Section - WSBAMember
2017 - Present
American Bar AssociationTort Trial & Insurance Practice
2016 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationLAMP Committee Legislative Liaison
2001 - Present
The Order of BarristersFellow
2001 - Present
Phi Delta Phi legal fraternityMember
2012 - 2013
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Judicial QuaChair
2011 - 2013
Chalet Arts Showcase Theater (CAST)President
2010 - 2012
Your Enumclaw Area StadiumVice-President
2006 - 2009
Enumclaw City CouncilCouncilmember
2003 - 2005
City of EnumclawPlanning Commissioner
1999 - 2000
Seattle University School of Law Alternative Dispute Resolution BoardPresident
Jeff got a Defense Verdict
Settled for a large confidential amount.
Settled $40,000
2001
Juris Doctorate
1987
Bachelors in Management
2018
2013
Domestic Cyber Law
2013
National Guard Cyber Security
1998
Prelitigation Mediation
Arabic
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