Mr. Richard Earl Coates

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Florida State University, B.A.
Law School Attended:
Florida State University, J.D.
Year of First Admission:
1992
Admission:
1992, Florida
ISLN:
901138093

Areas of Practice (7)

  • Ethics and Elections
  • Legislative
  • Administrative
  • State Tax
  • Administrative Law
  • Tax Law
  • Election Campaigns & Political Law

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (29 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge
  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0
  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0
  • Communication

    5.0/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 10/16/11 in Government

    I have utilized the services of Mr. Coates for in excess of ten years for several of my clients. I have found him to be entirely knowledgeable and professional. I have referred clients to him and will continue to do so. I trust him without reservatio... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/29/11 in Lobbying

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/29/11 in State Government Law

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 09/28/11 in Complex Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 09/21/11 in Administrative Law

    Same comment as to Legislative Lobbing ... I have worked with Richard for 20 years (never been in the same firm). His work is consistently excellent and he deserves the highest rating offered.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 09/21/11 in Legislative Lobbying

    I have worked with Richard for over 20 years and based on this and significant experience in his same are of practice with many other attorneys (including myself in the past) he stands out as excellent and deserves the highest rating offered.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 09/19/11 in Administrative Law

    I have observed Richard practice before the Florida Commission on Ethics, on which I sit as a commissioner. He is one of the most able advocates who appear before the commission. He is certainly AV material.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 09/13/11 in Administrative Law

    Richard is an 4excellent administrative lawyer who deserves Martindale's highest rating in this area.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 09/13/11 in Election, Campaign and Political Law

    In my opinion Richard Coates is probably the most qualified elections/political lawyer in Florida. He is respected by all in the political process for his legal knowledge, judgement and ability. He is an experienced practictioner in all areas of Flor... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/12/11 in Election and Campaign Finance

    I have known and worked with Richard Coates for well over fourteen years. Over that course of time, I have worked with him closely in an advisory capacity and in trials. He is an outstanding ethics and elections lawyer in Florida and is considered... Read more

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