Bill Coats

Bill Coats began his career in as a trail lawyer in 1995. After working as an Assistant Attorney General, he entered private practice 2001. Bill has been lead trial lawyer in over 60 jury trials. In 2006, he and Dean Brett formed Brett & Coats. In 2014, Bill started Bill Coats Law where he represents individuals and families with serious injury and wrongful death claims. Bill graduated with honors from Tulane Law School and served as Articles Editor of the Tulane Maritime Law Journal. He grew up in Seattle and earned a BA degree from the University of Washington. Bill lives in Bellingham with his wife and their two sons.

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

• Car Accidents

• Free Consultation
• Contingent Fees

Washington

Since 1994

Principal

Bill Coats Law

2014 - Current

Partner

Brett & Coats - Personal Injury Attorneys

2006 - 2014

Attorney

Brett & Daugert

2001 - 2006

Assistant Attorney General

Washington State Attorney General

1999 - 2001

Trial Lawyer

Whatcom County Public Defender's Office

1995 - 1998

Tulane University School of Law

J.D. | Law

1990 - 1994

Honors: Honors Graduate

Rising Star

Washington Law & Politics

2007

American Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Current

Whatcom County Bar Association's Judicial Candidate Evaluation Committee

Chair

2014 - Current

Washington State Trial Lawyer's Association

Member and former Board Member

2006 - Current

Washington State Bar  # 24537

Member

1994 - Current

Washington State Association for Justice

Board of Governors

2009 - 2012