Atty. Charles Michael Coate

Atty. Charles Michael Coate

Charles Michael Coate is a lawyer practicing business litigation, entertainment litigation, intellectual property. Charles received a B.S. degree from Miami University, Ohio in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Burbank Burbank 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Charles Michael Coate at a glance

Charles Michael Coate is a Partner based in Burbank, California, practicing at Hamrick Evans Llp. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on business, ip, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in California (1989) and U.S. District Court, Central District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1989). Educated at Ohio State University (J.D., 1988) and Miami University, Ohio (B.S. Economics, 1985). Active member of Beverly Hills and Los Angeles County Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serands clients in Burbank, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Charles Michael Coate is a lawyer practicing business litigation, entertainment litigation, intellectual property
  • Charles received a B.S. degree from Miami University, Ohio in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Charles practices at Hamrick & Evans, LLP in Burbank, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Charles Michael Coate's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

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

Charles Michael Coate is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

Charles Michael Coate is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

Charles Michael Coate is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Charles Michael Coate

Where is Charles Michael Coate's law office located?
Charles Michael Coate's law practice is located in Burbank, California. The firm is Hamrick Evans Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles Michael Coate handle?
Charles Michael Coate focuses on business, ip, litigation, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Charles Michael Coate practiced law?
Charles Michael Coate has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Charles Michael Coate go to law school?
Charles Michael Coate earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S. Economics, 1985).
How can I contact Charles Michael Coate for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Ohio State University
- 1988
B.S. Economics
Miami University, Ohio
- 1985

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Central District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1989

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