Lawyer Tana L. Coates, graduated from
University of Texas at Austin, B.J., with honors, 1981 University of Houston, J.D., 1991, is now employed by Coates & Coates, LLP at
999 Monterey Street, Suite 370 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.
While being a member of San Luis Obispo County Bar Association (Board Member, 2009?); Central Coast Trial lawyers Association (President, 2008?); Consumer Attorneys of California; San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce; Woman Lawyer's Association., Tana L. Coates is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Tana L. Coates as your lawyer, you should consider whether Tana L. Coates offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Tana L. Coates has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Tana L. Coates's office is located at San Luis Obispo, CA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.
You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.
Tana L. Coates has been admitted in 1992, California; 1998, U.S. District Court, Central District of California. His or her practice areas include Personal Injury(50%); Public Entity Defense(30%); Business Litigation(20%).
Tana L. Coates's college and law school education includes University of Texas at Austin, B.J., with honors, 1981, University of Houston, J.D., 1991. Other biographical background includes Kappa Tau Alpha. National Journalism Honor Society. Instructor: Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, Paralegal Certification Program; Advanced Civil Procedure, 2001-2003. Member: Speaking Panel, "What's New in Tort in Trial?" 2009?; Fee Arbitration Panel, San Luis Obispo County, 2008?. Formerly with James R. Murphy, Jr. and Tana L. Coates, A Law Corporation.. You should contact other
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