About Jennifer

Jennifer Coates is an attorney specializing in enterprise, tax, and worldwide law — In 2011, she based Jenny Coates Law, PLLC, which operates from her Bainbridge Island office. With over 34 years of legal experience, she is understood for her talent and client-focused approach. The company offers personalized legal offerings tailored to meet the needs of each client. Before establishing her personal practice, Jennifer developed her abilities in New York City, where she labored with prestigious firms such as Dewey, Ballantine LLP, Brown & Wood LLP, and Sidley Austin LLP. During her tenure at these companies, she held tax affiliate positions that provided her with inexperience in tax law and cross-border transactions.

In 2006, Jennifer made a meaningful pass to the Pacific Northwest, becoming a member of Dorsey & Whitney LLP's Seattle office as a senior tax attorney. This role in addition enriched her expertise, particularly in international tax things — This lets the lawyer navigate complicated areas of law with ease. Jennifer's educational background is equally spectacular. She earned her Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School in 1990, the place she served as an editor for the Brooklyn Journal of International Law. This experience laid the groundwork for her destiny endeavors in international regulation.

In 1994, she finished her Master of Laws in Taxation at New York University School of Law, deepening her knowing of tax rules. Earlier, in 1984, she graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Yale University, showcasing her numerous educational interests. At Jenny Coates Law, PLLC, Jennifer provides many offerings, including home and international taxation law, enterprise making plans, entity formation, and agreement drafting. Her dedication to prompt communication and knowing of each client's needs sets her aside within the legal field. The company serves clients, which includes small business owners and marketers, guiding them through complex legal challenges with expertise and care.

Admitted to practice regulation in Washington, New York, and Massachusetts (inactive), Jennifer is a member in good standing of the Washington State Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association, and the King County Bar Association. Her contributions to the legal network were recognized with selections as a Washington Super Lawyer in 2017 and 2018, especially in the regions of tax, contracts, business, and corporate law. Beyond her legal practice, Jennifer is deeply concerned in her community. She serves at the board of Arts & Humanities Bainbridge and is a member of the Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce. Her private interests consist of making a song with two choirs, gambling pickleball, practicing yoga, and writing poetry, with several of her works decided on for public readings.

Education

New York University School of Law

LL.M. (1994) | Taxation

1991

Brooklyn Law School

J.D. (1980) | law

1987

Yale University

B.A. (1984) | English Literature

1980

Accepted Jurisdictions

Washington
New York

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York U.S. District Court
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington U.S. District Court

Types of Cases Handled

Business Law Tax Law International Law

Legal Services Scope

Entity Formation Contract Drafting Tax Planning International Transactions

Office Locations

Main Office

 6100 Lynood Center Road, NE Bainbridge Island WA 98110