Andrew M. Coats
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1983 About Andrew M. Coats
Andrew M. Coats is a lawyer based in Oklahoma City, OK and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 1983. Andrew M. Coats is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Antitrust Law
- Appellate Practice
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Litigation - Antitrust
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Litigation - Municipal
- Litigation - Real Estate
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Crowe & Dunlevy
Education: University of Oklahoma, J.D., graduated 1963
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
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