Atty. Philip Wayne Coats

Atty. Philip Wayne Coats

Philip Wayne Coats is a lawyer practicing personal injury, business litigation, general practice. Philip received a B.A. degree from San Diego State University in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years.

San Diego San Diego 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About Philip Wayne Coats at a glance

Philip Wayne Coats is a Member based in San Diego, California, practicing at Philip Wayne Coats. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1992). Educated at University of San Diego (J.D., 1992) and San Diego State University (B.A., 1988). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Philip Wayne Coats is a lawyer practicing personal injury, business litigation, general practice
  • Philip received a B.A. degree from San Diego State University in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Philip practices at Philip Wayne Coats in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Philip Wayne Coats's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Philip Wayne Coats is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

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 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 San Diego 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 Philip Wayne Coats

Where is Philip Wayne Coats's law office located?
Philip Wayne Coats's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Philip Wayne Coats. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Philip Wayne Coats handle?
Philip Wayne Coats focuses on personal injury, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Philip Wayne Coats practiced law?
Philip Wayne Coats has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Philip Wayne Coats go to law school?
Philip Wayne Coats earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact Philip Wayne Coats for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of San Diego
- 1992
B.A.
San Diego State University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1992

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