Gary Mitchell Coates - a Lynchburg, United States Employment Law Lawyer

Lynchburg Employment Law Lawyer

Updated: 05/06/2026

Areas of Practice

Employment Law
Personal Injury
Family Law
Collections
Traffic Violations

Litigation: 75%

Attorney Information

Overview

Gary M. Coates has been providing comprehensive legal services in the Central Virginia area since 1987. He was born in Lynchburg, VA in 1956 and was raised in Campbell County graduating from Rustburg High School. His family owned and operated a restaurant, motel, and cattle farm. Gary has been married since 1980 to artist and legal assistant Ayn F. Coates. Together, they have two daughters. He is active in the Lynchburg Community having served on the Boards of a number of local organizations. He has served as President of the Lynchburg Bar Association and was elected as the Central VA representative to the Virginia State Bar Association. In 2005, he was awarded the Lynchburg Pro Bono Award by the Virginia Legal Aid Society.

Awards and Honors

Honors

Lynchburg Pro-Bono Award, 2005

Education

Legal Education
- University of Richmond, School of Law, Richmond, Virginia
  J.D
  Honors: McNeil Honor Society
  Law Review: University of Richmond Law Review, 1985 - 1987
Non Legal Education
- College of William & Mary, Williamsburg
  B.A
  Major: Geology
- Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1987
  M.S.
  Major: Environmental Science

Past Positions

McGuireWoods, Associate, 1987 - 1988
Fralin, Feinman, Coates & Kinnier, P.C., Partner, 1988 - 2006
Gary M. Coates, 2006 - 2013
Freeman Dunn Alexander Gay Lucy & Coates, PC, 2013

Classes and Seminars

Employment Law, VA CLE, 1997
Doss v. Jamco, VA Trial Lawyer Association, 1996

Pro Bono Activities

Virginia Legal Aid Society, 1988 - Present

Bar Admissions

Virginia, 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit, 1989
U.S. District Court Western District of Virginia, 1989
U.S. Supreme Court, 1992

Other Affiliations

State Bar Council, 2001 - 2007
Lynchburg Bar Association, 2001 - Present (President)
Virginia State Bar
Virginia State Bar Association (Representative)

Fraternities and Sororities

Sigma Chi

Be the first to write a review!

There are currently no reviews for Gary Mitchell Coates. Be the first to share your experience.

Write a Review

Contact

Lynchburg, VA

1045 Cottontown Road
Lynchburg, VA 24503

Directions

Phone: 434-234-8388

Fax: 434-385-0365

Email: Send a message

Websites:

Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm, Saturday-Sunday: Closed

Credit Cards Accepted
Free Consultations

Disclaimer

Your Profile? Update Now

When viewing a listing, consider the state advertising restrictions to which lawyers and law firms must adhere, as well as our FindLaw.com Legal Directory disclaimer. Some lawyers publish comparative information regarding the services that they provide which may be subject to specific comparative communications restrictions.

How do I choose a lawyer?

Consider the following:

Comfort Level – Are you comfortable telling the lawyer personal information? Does the lawyer seem interested in solving your problem?
Credentials – How long has the lawyer been in practice? Has the lawyer worked on other cases similar to yours?
Cost – How are the lawyer's fees structured — hourly or flat fee? Can the lawyer estimate the cost of your case?
City – Is the lawyer's office conveniently located?

Not sure what questions to ask a lawyer?

Here are a few to get you started:

How long have you been in practice?
How many cases like mine have you handled?
How often do you settle cases out of court?
What are your fees and costs?
What are the next steps?

Want to check lawyer discipline?

It is always a good idea to research your lawyer prior to hiring. Every state has a disciplinary organization that monitors attorneys, their licenses, and consumer complaints. By researching lawyer discipline you can:

Ensure the attorney is currently licensed to practice in your state
Gain an understanding of his or her historical disciplinary record, if any.
Determine the seriousness of complaints/issues which could range from late bar fees to more serious issues requiring disciplinary action.

Gary Mitchell Coates - Lynchburg, VA