Christopher John Coats

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
U of MS
Law School Attended:
New York University School of Law, LL.M - Master of Laws, 2005; University of Mississippi School of Law, JD - Juris Doctor, 2004
Year of First Admission:
2004
Admission:
2005, Tennessee; 2004, Mississippi
ISLN:
918820271

Areas of Practice (5)

  • Trust
  • Taxation - Personal
  • Taxation - Corp. & Business
  • Trust, Estate Planning & Probate
  • Business Law

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (15 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0
  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0
  • Communication

    4.9/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 07/22/13 in Estate Litigation

    Chris is one of the most knowledgeable attorneys in his field that I have ever dealt with. He is prompt, organized, and extremely courteous. I would recommend him to anyone.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 07/22/13 in Federal Estate and Gift Taxation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 07/22/13 in Estate Planning

    Chris is an excellent lawyer and counselor

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/15/13 in Estate Planning

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Staff Lawyer on 07/15/13 in Tax Planning

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Staff Lawyer on 07/15/13 in Estate Planning

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 07/13/13 in Trusts and Estates

    Great attorney, makes methodical and reasoned decisions, good people person, would use him for my own personal business and that of my clients without hesitation.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a General Counsel on 07/12/13 in Estate Planning

    Chris has extremely high professional standards and produces high quality work product. He also seeks practical solutions to complex problems. Overall, Chris is an excellent attorney and I highly recommend him to people who ask for an estate & gift... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Private Practice Lawyer on 07/09/13 in Estate Planning

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 07/08/13 in Estate Planning

    Mr. Coats is an excellent lawyer with whom I have worked closely on very complex estate planning matters. I have no hesitation in recommending clients to him.

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Christopher John Coats: Shareholder at Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
  • Memphis, TN
    First Tennessee Bldg. , 165 Madison Ave., Ste. 2000
    Memphis, TN 38103