Atty. William Coats

Atty. William Coats

Mr. William Coats is a lawyer practicing personal injury, auto accident claims, victims of drunk drivers and 7 other areas of law.

Bellingham Bellingham 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About William Coats at a glance

William Coats is an Attorney based in Bellingham, Washington, practicing at Bill Coats Law. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on car accidents, dui/dwi, truck accidents, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Washington (1994) and Oregon (2009). Educated at Tulane University School of Law (J.D., 1994) and University of Washington (B.A., 1991). Active member of American Trial Lawyers Association Washington State Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Bellingham, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. William Coats is a lawyer practicing personal injury, auto accident claims, victims of drunk drivers and 7 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • William practices at Bill Coats Law in Bellingham, WA

Practice Areas Explained

William Coats's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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DUI / DWI Defense

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Truck Accidents

William Coats is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Washington →

Wrongful Death

William Coats is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Washington →

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.

William Coats is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Washington →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Coats

Where is William Coats's law office located?
William Coats's law practice is located in Bellingham, Washington. The firm is Bill Coats Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Coats handle?
William Coats focuses on car accidents, dui/dwi, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has William Coats practiced law?
William Coats has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did William Coats go to law school?
William Coats earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact William Coats for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Tulane University School of Law
- 1994
B.A.
University of Washington
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1994
Oregon
Admitted: 2009

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