Atty. Joseph C. Coates III
Joseph C. Coates III focuses his practice on securities litigation, regulatory and class actions and serves as the head of the West Palm Beach Securities Litigation Group.
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Joseph C. Coates III is a business, litigation, and energy attorney based in West Palm Beach, Florida, practicing at Greenberg Traurig. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar. Educated at Florida State University (—, 1988). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy) (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities (2026). Serands clients in West Palm Beach, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joseph C. Coates III focuses his practice on securities litigation, regulatory and class actions and serves as the head of the West Palm Beach Securities Litigation Group
- Joe has represented most of the major broker/dealers in all aspects of their business, including federal and state courts, regulatory matters, and arbitrations
- His representation of clients include appearances as appellate counsel in securities litigation cases in federal and state courts
- Joe also focuses on shareholder derivative, corporate governance and merger and acquisition litigation
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Joseph C. Coates III is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Joseph C. Coates III is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
Joseph C. Coates III is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in West Palm Beach are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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