Atty. Samuel S Coates

Atty. Samuel S Coates

Samuel S Coates is a lawyer practicing business law, securities offerings, life sciences & biotechnology and 1 other area of law. Samuel received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About Samuel S Coates at a glance

Samuel S Coates is a Partner based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Cooley LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on formation, business, and securities. Admitted to practice in California (1999). Educated at University of San Francisco School of Law (J.D., 1999) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A., 1996). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Samuel S Coates is a lawyer practicing business law, securities offerings, life sciences & biotechnology and 1 other area of law
  • Samuel received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Samuel practices at Cooley LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Samuel S Coates's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Securities Law

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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 Palo Alto 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 Samuel S Coates

Where is Samuel S Coates's law office located?
Samuel S Coates's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Cooley LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Samuel S Coates handle?
Samuel S Coates focuses on formation, business, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Samuel S Coates practiced law?
Samuel S Coates has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Samuel S Coates go to law school?
Samuel S Coates earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A., 1996).
How can I contact Samuel S Coates for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of San Francisco School of Law
- 1999
B.A.
University of California, Berkeley
- 1996

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1999

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