Atty. Brian Russel Coate

Atty. Brian Russel Coate

Brian Russel Coate is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, mergers & acquisitions, intellectual property and 2 other areas of law. Brian received a B.E.D. degree from Miami University in 1990, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Columbus Columbus 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian Russel Coate at a glance

Brian Russel Coate is a formation, business, ip, m&a, and litigation attorney based in Columbus, Ohio. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1995). Educated at Case Western Reserve University (J.D., 1995) and Miami University (B.E.D. Architecture, 1990). Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Brian Russel Coate is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, mergers & acquisitions, intellectual property and 2 other areas of law
  • Brian received a B.E.D. degree from Miami University in 1990, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Brian practices in Columbus, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Brian Russel Coate's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Russel Coate handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

Brian Russel Coate is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Ohio →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Brian Russel Coate is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Brian Russel Coate is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Ohio →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Brian Russel Coate is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Brian Russel Coate is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Columbus are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian Russel Coate

Where is Brian Russel Coate's law office located?
Brian Russel Coate's law practice is located in Columbus, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian Russel Coate handle?
Brian Russel Coate focuses on formation, business, ip, m&a, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Brian Russel Coate practiced law?
Brian Russel Coate has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Brian Russel Coate go to law school?
Brian Russel Coate earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.E.D. Architecture, 1990).
How can I contact Brian Russel Coate for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University
- 1995
B.E.D. Architecture
Miami University
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1995

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