Atty. Francis E. Coats

Atty. Francis E. Coats

Francis E. Coats is a lawyer practicing environmental law, public law, administrative law and 5 other areas of law.

Sacramento Sacramento 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About Francis E. Coats at a glance

Francis E. Coats is a Sr. Staff Coun. based in Sacramento, California. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on contracts, real estate, environmental, government, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (1975) and Texas (1982). Educated at University of California at Davis (J.D., 1975) and Stanford University (A.B., 1972). Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Francis E. Coats is a lawyer practicing environmental law, public law, administrative law and 5 other areas of law
  • Francis received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Francis practices in Sacramento, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Francis E. Coats's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Francis E. Coats is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

Government & Administrative Law

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

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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 Sacramento 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 Francis E. Coats

Where is Francis E. Coats's law office located?
Francis E. Coats's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Francis E. Coats handle?
Francis E. Coats focuses on contracts, real estate, environmental, government, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Francis E. Coats practiced law?
Francis E. Coats has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Francis E. Coats go to law school?
Francis E. Coats earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (A.B., 1972).
How can I contact Francis E. Coats for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California at Davis
- 1975
A.B.
Stanford University
- 1972

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1975
Texas
Admitted: 1982

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