Atty. Greg Alan Coates
Greg Alan Coates is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, premises lliability, real estate and 6 other areas of law. Greg received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years.
Employment & Labor & More Attorney · Serving San Luis Obispo, CA · 45+ Years Experience
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About Greg Alan Coates at a Glance
Greg Alan Coates is a Partner based in San Luis Obispo, California, practicing at Coates And Coates Llp. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, employment, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. District Court, Northern Distric (1981). Educated at Santa Clara University School of Law (J.D., 1981) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A. History, 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Central Coast Chapter, 2004—, American Board of Trial Advocates. Serves clients in San Luis Obispo, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Greg Alan Coates
- Greg Alan Coates is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, premises lliability, real estate and 6 other areas of law
- Greg received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Greg practices at Coates & Coates, LLP in San Luis Obispo, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Greg Alan Coates's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Greg Alan Coates handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Luis Obispo.
Contracts in San Luis Obispo
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Personal Injury in San Luis Obispo
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Employment Law in San Luis Obispo
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Greg Alan Coates is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Business & Corporate Law in San Luis Obispo
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in San Luis Obispo
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in San Luis Obispo
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 San Luis Obispo 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 venue, 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.
San Luis Obispo Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Luis Obispo-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in San Luis Obispo Choose Greg Alan Coates
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Greg Alan Coates's practice in the field of contracts, personal injury, employment, business, and real estate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Greg Alan Coates brings 45+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering contracts, personal injury, and employment, Greg Alan Coates can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Luis Obispo
A San Luis Obispo-based practice means Greg Alan Coates attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Greg Alan Coates Handles in San Luis Obispo
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Greg Alan Coates has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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