Melissa M. Coates Ph.D.
About Melissa M. Coates Ph.D.
Melissa M. Coates Ph.D. is a lawyer based in Miami, FL and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2022. Melissa M. Coates Ph.D. is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Miami, Florida
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Morgan, Lewis & Bockius
Education: University of Miami School of Law, J.D., graduated 2014
Location: Miami, FL
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