Gary Mitchell Coates

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Gary Mitchell Coates: Attorney with Freeman, Dunn, Lucy & Coates, PC
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Distinguished Rating
  • Champion Badge Reviewed
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Biography

I am a general practice attorney with emphasis in personal injury, family law and employment law. I love working with clients to get them the best results possible. I pride mysel in keeping my clients informed as to the status of their case.

Areas of Practice (38)

  • Family Law
  • Divorce
  • Child Custody
  • Marital Property
  • Child Support
  • Adoption
  • Visitation
  • Alimony
  • Domestic Violence
  • Collaborative Family Law
  • Family Mediation Law
  • Protective Orders
  • Uncontested Divorces
  • Separation Agreements
  • Prenuptial Agreements
  • Personal Injury
  • Automobile Accidents
  • Slip and Fall
  • Wrongful Death
  • Insurance Claims
  • Criminal Law
  • Traffic Violations
  • DUI/DWI
  • Drunk Driving
  • Drug Crimes
  • Juvenile Crimes
  • Estate Planning
  • Wills and Probate
  • Employment Law
  • Wrongful Termination
  • Harassment
  • Discrimination
  • Wage and Hour Disputes
  • Workers Compensation
  • Disability Claims
  • Employment Contracts
  • Consumer Law
  • Lemon Law
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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
William and Mary, B.A., Geology, 1978; Temple University, M.S., Environmental Science, 1981
Law School Attended:
University of Richmond, J.D., University of Richmond Law Review, 1987; University of Richmond, J.D., Academic Scholarship, 1987; University of Richmond, J.D., Honor Court Judge, 1987; University of Richmond, J.D., Legal Writing Student Assistant, 1987; University of Richmond, J.D., 1987 McNeil Honor Society, 1987
Year of First Admission:
1987
Admission:
1987, Virginia; 1989, U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia; 1989, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit; 1992, U.S. Supreme Court
Memberships:
Lynchburg Bar Association (President, 2000-2001; Member: Board of Directors, 1996-2001; Family Law Section); Virginia State Bar (Elected Representative of 24th Judicial Circuit to State Bar Council; Governing Body of VA State Bar, 2001—; Member, Family Law Section).
ISLN:
908328466

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Peer Reviews

4.4/5.0 (2 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.4/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.4/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.4/5.0

  • Communication

    4.3/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.4/5.0
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5.0/5.0 (1 review)

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3.0/5.0 (2 reviews)
Client Champion

Mr. Coates is a very good lawyer that knows his job. He helped me obtain custody of my children after my wife ran off with them to another state. He not only got the job done but seemed to genuinely...

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