Atty. William A. Coates
William A. Coates is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, commercial litigation, corporate litigation and 9 other areas of law.
Civil Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Greenville, SC · 52+ Years Experience
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About William A. Coates at a Glance
William A. Coates is a Member based in Greenville, South Carolina, practicing at Roe Cassidy Coates & Price, P.A.. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, business, real estate, and white collar. Educated at University of South Carolina, B.S., 1971 University of South Carolina, J.D., 1974 (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Greenville, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About William A. Coates
- William A. Coates is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, commercial litigation, corporate litigation and 9 other areas of law
- William received a degree from University of South Carolina, B.S., 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
- William practices at Roe Cassidy Coates & Price, P.A. in Greenville, SC
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William A. Coates's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William A. Coates handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Greenville.
Personal Injury in Greenville
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.
William A. Coates is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →
Criminal Defense in Greenville
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
William A. Coates is one of 212,605 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in South Carolina →
Business & Corporate Law in Greenville
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
William A. Coates is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Carolina →
Real Estate Law in Greenville
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
William A. Coates is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in South Carolina →
White Collar Crimes in Greenville
William A. Coates is one of 19,824 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in South Carolina →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Greenville
Practicing law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Greenville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in South Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Greenville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Greenville-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Greenville Choose William A. Coates
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish William A. Coates's practice in the field of personal injury, criminal defense, business, real estate, and white collar.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
William A. Coates brings 52+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, criminal defense, and business, William A. Coates can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Greenville
A Greenville-based practice means William A. Coates attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues William A. Coates Handles in Greenville
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters William A. Coates has experience with under South Carolina law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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