Jim Coates

Overview

Jim Coates is the founding partner of Jim Coates Law. With more than two decades of experience, he guides clients through the firm's core areas of practice—helping businesses and individuals protect their interests, resolve disputes, and move important matters forward with confidence.

His work centers on the services that define the firm: business law, complex commercial litigation, contract drafting and review, corporate governance, and mergers and acquisitions. Jim also advises on employment law, intellectual property, real estate transactions, inheritance and family matters, governmental and regulatory issues, and dispute resolution and mediation.

Clients turn to Jim when they need a trusted advisor who can connect legal strategy to practical outcomes—whether negotiating agreements, structuring transactions, navigating regulatory requirements, or litigating high-stakes commercial disputes.

As founding partner, Jim sets the firm's standard for rigorous preparation, clear communication, and results-driven advocacy across every engagement.