Melissa M. Coates, Ph.D.
Associate
Bringing a scientific background to her practice, Melissa M. Coates represents clients in class action, intellectual property, product liability, financial services, and multidistrict litigation before US federal and state courts through trial and appeal, including a class action jury trial in federal court to a complete defense victory. Melissa’s appellate experience includes briefing before the Ninth and Eleventh Circuits, the New York Appellate Division – Second Department, the Rhode Island Supreme Court, and the Maine Supreme Judicial Court.
