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Jennifer Coates
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About Jennifer
Biography
Jenny is admitted to practice law in the states of Washington, New York and Massachusetts and has been practicing law for over 32 years. She holds an LL.M. in Taxation from New York University School of Law and a J.D. from Brooklyn Law School where she was an editor of the Brooklyn Journal of International Law. Jenny received a B.A., cum laude, in English Literature from Yale University.
From 1990 to 2006, Jenny practiced law in New York City as an attorney in the tax departments of Dewey, Ballantine LLP, Brown & Wood LLP and Sidley Austin LLP, all top tier law firms specializing in the financial sector. After moving to the Northwest with her then husband and daughter in 2006, Jenny focused on international transactions as a member of the tax practice group in the Seattle office of Dorsey & Whitney LLP, a global law firm.
Jenny formed her own law practice, Jenny Coates Law, PLLC, in 2011 and quickly found herself busy with local and international clients needing advice on a variety of tax issues and business planning. While Jenny draws on her large firm experience, she particularly enjoys the relationships she is able to build with clients through her own firm. Jenny enjoys learning about people’s lives, businesses and dreams and works closely with them to bring their plans to fruition and address issues that need resolution.
When not practicing law, Jenny sings with two choirs, enjoys playing pickleball and doing yoga. She, herself, is a published poet, with a number of her poems also selected for public readings.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Tax
70%
36 years
Business
10%
Corporate and Incorporation
10%
International Law
10%
20 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Washington for 18 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 35 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 34 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Jenny Coates Law PLLC
(206) 458-6051
Fax
350 Madison Ave N., Bainbridge Island, WA, 98110
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Posted by Asha Rehnberg | November 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Business
Very responsive & helpful
Our two businesses have used Jenny Coates for general business law matters for the last few years. She is always responsive and helpful. A very good communicator.
Posted by Jeff | November 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Business
Great work and fast responses
As a small business owner, I really have appreciated how quickly Jennifer has been able to turn around requests. On more than one occasion she has caught some very unfavorable (to us) language during the review of potential contracts. Her guidance on our business strategy and assistance in navigati...
Posted by Jane Barry | July 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Business
Highly recommend Jenny Coates as a Business Lawyer!
Jenny consistently provides us timely, concise and relevant legal advice as needed to support our growing business over the years. Whether it is a brief (but important!) question -- what are the international legal considerations to opening an office in London? -- to an entire process of converting o...
Posted by Emily | March 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Business
Jenny knows business!
Jenny was great to work with. She helped me through the process of purchasing a business, and more recently has helped me with lease negotiations as I expand. Friendly, prompt and expert are all terms I would apply to Jenny. Would recommend her to anyone needing an attorney to navigate the complex...
Jennifer Coates's Lawyer Endorsements
"I had a pleasure working with Jenny Coates on a cross-boarder M&A, where she made a great contribution in the area of international tax. Her in-depth knowledge and detailed analysis on complex international tax issues provided great value to our team and client. In addition, speed is one of the key factors for M&As, and Jenny worked diligently and professionally throughout the transaction in order to meet the tight deadline. I highly recommend Jenny for international tax matters."
"We are fortunate to have a business and tax attorney of Jenny's calibre in the West Sound."
"Jenny Coates is my "go-to" advisor for any client projects that present unusual tax situations. She is as quick in her response as she is thorough in her analysis."
"Jenny is an extremely competent attorney. She brings to the legal community over twenty years' of experience and her passion to the profession. Jenny is very responsive and pleasant to work with. Jenny is definitely my go-to person when I need expert opinion on tax issues."
"Jenny Coates is very knowledgeable and experienced in international tax issues, including Canadian cross-border matters, and in a variety of other tax issues that affect U.S. businesses. In addition to her extensive experience in tax matters, Jenny is a trusted advisor to many small businesses and their owners. I highly recommend Jenny to my clients who need a tax lawyer for their businesses."
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Experience
Honors
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Best Lawyer on Bainbridge Island, Bainbridge Island Review
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Owner/Manager, Jenny Coates Law, PLLC
2011 - Present
Tax Consultant/Writer, Bloomberg Law
2006 - 2011
Senior Tax Attorney, Dorsey & Whitney
1993 - 2006
Tax Attorney, Sidley Austin Brown & Wood
1990 - 1992
Tax associate, Dewey Ballantine Bushby Palmer & Wood
Associations
2010 - Present
Washington Women in TaxMember
2007 - Present
Washington Bar AssociationMember
1990 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
Education
1994
New York University School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
1990
Brooklyn Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
Yale University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Tax issues of Non-Citizens
Tax Issues for Non-Citizens: What Immigration Lawyers Need to Know
2014
Breakfast CLE
This month'Those Foreign Accounts You Forgot: Stiff U.S. Penalties to Jog Your Memory
2012
SSA Meeting
EB-5 Visas and Related Tax US Issues
2012
Special Considerations for Cross-Border Tax Planning
Cross-Border Tax Planning
2012
Securities, Crowdfunding and JOBS Act Webinar
Crowdfunding Tax Considerations
2012
March WWT Luncheon
Cross-border M&A Tax Issues
2012
Managing Uncertainty in Changing Times
Cross-Border Tax Issues that can Arise in Outbound Estate Tax Planning
2012
Global Tax and Offshore Investment
Tax Goes Global
2012
Employee Compensation for Start-ups
Employee Compensation Tax Issues
2011
WSBA CLE and WSBA International Law Section
U.S. Tax Issues to Watch Out for in Cross-border Mergers and Acquisitions
Publications
1997
Journal of Partnership Taxation
Final Section 731(c) Regulations on Distributions of Marketable Securities Favor Taxpayers
1996
Journal of Partnership Taxation
Proposed Regulations Clarify Rules on Distributions of Marketable Securities
1989
Brooklyn Journal of International Law
Comparison of United States and Canadian Approaches to the Rights of Privacy and Abortion
Languages
English