Atty. Catherine Coats

Atty. Catherine Coats

Ms. Catherine Coats is a lawyer practicing social security disability insurance, social security disability insurance appeals, federal ssdi appeals and 8 other areas of law.

Plano Plano 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About Catherine Coats at a glance

Catherine Coats is a Member based in Plano, Texas, practicing at Coats & Todd, PC. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on ssd, securities, government, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas (1992). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1991) and Southern Methodist University (B.A., 1982). Serands clients in Plano, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ms. Catherine Coats is a lawyer practicing social security disability insurance, social security disability insurance appeals, federal ssdi appeals and 8 other areas of law
  • Catherine received a B.A. degree from Southern Methodist University in 1982, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Catherine practices at Coats & Todd, PC in Plano, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Catherine Coats's Areas of Practice

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

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

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Securities Law

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Plano are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Catherine Coats

Where is Catherine Coats's law office located?
Catherine Coats's law practice is located in Plano, Texas. The firm is Coats & Todd, PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Catherine Coats handle?
Catherine Coats focuses on ssd, securities, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Catherine Coats practiced law?
Catherine Coats has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Catherine Coats go to law school?
Catherine Coats earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Catherine Coats for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Southern Methodist University
- 1991
B.A.
Southern Methodist University
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Texas U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
Admitted: 1992

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