Atty. John Arthur Coates

Atty. John Arthur Coates

John Arthur Coates is a lawyer practicing litigation. John received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Tulsa Tulsa 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About John Arthur Coates at a glance

John Arthur Coates is a Member based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, practicing at John A. Coates. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1987), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1987), Tennessee (1990), and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee (1990). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1986) and Yale University (B.A., 1982). Active member of Oklahoma Bar Associations. Serands clients in Tulsa, OK and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Arthur Coates is a lawyer practicing litigation
  • John received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • John practices at John A. Coates in Tulsa, OK

Practice Areas Explained

John Arthur Coates's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oklahoma

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Arthur Coates

Where is John Arthur Coates's law office located?
John Arthur Coates's law practice is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The firm is John A. Coates. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Arthur Coates handle?
John Arthur Coates focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oklahoma.
How long has John Arthur Coates practiced law?
John Arthur Coates has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did John Arthur Coates go to law school?
John Arthur Coates earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1982).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 1986
B.A.
Yale University
- 1982

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1987
Tennessee
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1990
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1991
Oklahoma
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma
Admitted: 2002

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