Atty. David Paul Coates

Atty. David Paul Coates

Mr. David Paul Coates is a lawyer practicing estate planning, corporate & incorporation, securities & investment fraud and 10 other areas of law.

Chattanooga Chattanooga 20 yrs experience 20 year
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About David Paul Coates at a glance

David Paul Coates is a Member based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, practicing at Law Offices of David Coates. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on formation, trusts, probate, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in Florida (2006), Tennessee (2014), Georgia (2015), and Alabama (2015). Educated at Stetson University College of Law (J.D., 2006) and University of Calgary (B.A., 2003). Serands clients in Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. David Paul Coates is a lawyer practicing estate planning, corporate & incorporation, securities & investment fraud and 10 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Calgary in 2003, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • David practices at Law Offices of David Coates in Chattanooga, TN

Practice Areas Explained

David Paul Coates's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Trusts

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Probate

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Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Paul Coates

Where is David Paul Coates's law office located?
David Paul Coates's law practice is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The firm is Law Offices of David Coates. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Paul Coates handle?
David Paul Coates focuses on formation, trusts, probate, criminal defense, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has David Paul Coates practiced law?
David Paul Coates has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did David Paul Coates go to law school?
David Paul Coates earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A., 2003).
How can I contact David Paul Coates for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Stetson University College of Law
- 2006
B.A.
University of Calgary
- 2003

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2006
Tennessee
Admitted: 2014
Georgia
Admitted: 2015
Alabama
Admitted: 2015

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