Joseph C. Coates III
West Palm Beach, FL
Trusted business attorney serving West Palm Beach.
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Joseph C. Coates III is an attorney based in West Palm Beach, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Business, Energy, and Litigation.
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- West Palm Beach, FLORIDA
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- Business · Energy · Litigation
- Handles Business, Energy, and Litigation matters from West Palm Beach, FLORIDA.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Securities (West Palm Beach) (2025).
About Joseph C. Coates III: Joseph C. Coates III is an attorney based in West Palm Beach, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Business, Energy, and Litigation.
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Joseph C. Coates III represents clients in West Palm Beach, Florida across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
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About Joseph C. Coates III
Joseph C. Coates III focuses his practice on securities litigation, regulatory and class actions and serves as the head of the West Palm Beach Securities Litigation Group. Joe has represented most of the major broker/dealers in all aspects of their business, including federal and state courts, regulatory matters, and arbitrations. His representation of clients include appearances as appellate counsel in securities litigation cases in federal and state courts. Joe also focuses on shareholder derivative, corporate governance and merger and acquisition litigation.
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Florida State University
— · 1988
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Florida, The Florida
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Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Securities (West Palm Beach)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Securities (West Palm Beach)
2022
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Securities (West Palm Beach)
2020
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA Guide, 2007-2012
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Daily Business Review, "Top Dealmaker of the Year - Corporate Finance Category," 2013
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers magazine, Florida Super Lawyers, 2013
2026
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What areas of law does Joseph C. Coates III practice?
Joseph C. Coates III focuses on Business, Energy, and Litigation.
Where is Joseph C. Coates III located?
Joseph C. Coates III primarily serves clients in West Palm Beach, Florida, with an office at 777 South Flagler Drive, Suite 300 East.
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