Atty. Steven John Coaty

Atty. Steven John Coaty

Steven John Coaty is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, military law, personal injury. Steven received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Newport Newport 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Steven John Coaty at a glance

Steven John Coaty is a Principal based in Newport, Rhode Island. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, and military. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1988), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin (1988), Rhode Island (1997), and Massachusetts (1998). Educated at Marquette University (J.D., 1988) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.S., 1983). Serands clients in Newport, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Steven John Coaty is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, military law, personal injury
  • Steven received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Steven practices in Newport, RI

Practice Areas Explained

Steven John Coaty's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven John Coaty 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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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Steven John Coaty is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Rhode Island →

Military Law

Military attorneys for court-martial, discharge upgrades, veterans benefits, and military family matters.

Steven John Coaty is one of 8,613 military attorneys indexed nationally. Browse military attorneys in Rhode Island →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Rhode Island

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Steven John Coaty

Where is Steven John Coaty's law office located?
Steven John Coaty's law practice is located in Newport, Rhode Island. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steven John Coaty handle?
Steven John Coaty focuses on personal injury, employment, military. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Rhode Island.
How long has Steven John Coaty practiced law?
Steven John Coaty has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Steven John Coaty go to law school?
Steven John Coaty earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S., 1983).
How can I contact Steven John Coaty for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Marquette University
- 1988
B.S.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1988
Rhode Island
Admitted: 1997
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1998

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