Joseph C. Coates III
Recognized since 2011
West Palm Beach, Florida
Commercial Litigation
Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
Litigation - Securities
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.
- 777 South Flagler Drive, Suite 300 East
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
- Florida State University, graduated 1988
- Florida, The Florida Bar
- Florida Office of Financial Regulation, Commissioner’s Advisory Council - Appointed
- Palm Beach County Bar Association - Member
Greenberg Traurig
595 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
283 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards
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- Litigation - Securities, West Palm Beach (2025)
- Litigation - Securities, West Palm Beach (2022)
- Litigation - Securities, West Palm Beach (2020)
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
- Litigation - Securities
- AV Preeminent® 5.0 out of 5
- Chambers USA Guide, 2007-2012
- Daily Business Review, "Top Dealmaker of the Year - Corporate Finance Category," 2013
- Super Lawyers magazine, Florida Super Lawyers, 2013
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