Bill Coats
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Bill Coats
Biography
Bill Coats began his career in as a trail lawyer in 1995. After working as an Assistant Attorney General, he entered private practice 2001. Bill has been lead trial lawyer in over 60 jury trials. In 2006, he and Dean Brett formed Brett & Coats. In 2014, Bill started Bill Coats Law where he represents individuals and families with serious injury and wrongful death claims. Bill graduated with honors from Tulane Law School and served as Articles Editor of the Tulane Maritime Law Journal. He grew up in Seattle and earned a BA degree from the University of Washington. Bill lives in Bellingham with his wife and their two sons.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Trial Lawyer Whatcom County Public Defender's Office
Year: 1995 - 1998
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Assistant Attorney General Washington State Attorney General
Year: 1999 - 2001
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Attorney Brett & Daugert
Year: 2001 - 2006
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Partner Brett & Coats - Personal Injury Attorneys
Year: 2006 - 2014
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Principal Bill Coats Law
Year: 2014 - Current
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Professional Associations
Washington State Trial Lawyer's Association Member and former Board Member (2006 - Current)
American Trial Lawyers Association Member (Current)
Whatcom County Bar Association's Judicial Candidate Evaluation Committee Chair (2014 - Current)
Washington State Bar # 24537 Member (1994 - Current)
Washington State Association for Justice Board of Governors (2009 - 2012)
Awards
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Rising Star
Washington Law & Politics 2007.0
Education
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Tulane University School of Law J.D. | Law
Year: 1990 - 1994
Honors: Honors Graduate
Websites
http://www.billcoatslaw.com
Bellingham Personal Injury Lawyer
Bill Coats Law
114 W. Magnolia St., Fourth Floor, #172, Bellingham, WA 98225
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed