Compassionate. Experienced. Knowledgeable. Trustworthy. Strategic. Responsive. Ethical. Client - centered. Approachable. Resourceful. Protective. Solution - oriented.
As a dedicated attorney who navigates life's most complex transitions and protects what matters most, the role that I'm most proud of is advocate. Advocate stems from the Latin "advocare," meaning "to call to one's aid," and it's through this lens that I guide my clients through pivotal family and estate matters, empowering them to secure their legacies and protect their loved ones with confidence and peace of mind.
Our mission is to provide compassionate, comprehensive legal representation that truly understands and respects the unique journey of each family. We are committed to applying our detailed-oriented expertise and industry leadership to empower our clients, guiding them through both family transitions and legacy planning with personalized, empathetic, and effective strategies. At the heart of our practice is a dedication to turning complex family law matters and estate planning challenges into positive outcomes, ensuring every client's needs, goals and future security are met with the highest standard of care and professionalism. We strive to protect what matters most - both today's family relationships and tomorrow's generational wellbeing - through thoughtful conusel that brings peace of mind.
guiding families though life's transitions, protecting legacies for generations.
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Fast facts. . .
pro bono hours annually
75+
Years in practice
20+
jurisdictions served
MD/DC
client satisfaction rating
5/5
You cannot hope for better representation, including in the most intricate family law matters. My own "high-conflict" case involved not only my child with particularly complex Special-Needs but also multiple jurisdictions. Hire her without any reservations whatsoever (plus her support staff is simply outstanding!). Finally, Ms. Coates was very amenable with my limited budget which revealed a lot about her sincere desire to help those in dire need. Should I wish to resume any further legal proceeding, Tracey Coates will undoubtedly be my very first call.." — M.M.A.
"Ms. Coates blends finely-tuned legal expertise, rare high ethics & genuine compassion with an uncanny ability to "drop the hammer" when required.
I highly recommend Tracey Coates. Her practical and confident approach was key to the successful outcome of my case. Her staff, particularly Krista Osborne, is also exemplary. Krista is quick, responsive and caring. I wouldn’t have made it through my case without their guidance, support and hard-work! Judith W.
"Tracey is knowledgeable and dedicated attorney with deep experience with family law issues." "
They're also always kind and compassionate.
I'm also working with them from Washington state. So we've never met in person. But i've never felt like that's negatively impacted how they work with me. Their email and phone support has been fantastic.
Highly, highly recommend Coates Family Law. I've never once regretted or rethought my decision to use them as my law firm. Thank you so, so much, Tracey and Krista!
"As a queer, non-binary person getting divorced from their former partner, I've received nothing but support and respect, including Tracey's willingness to use gender-neutral pronouns for me in legal documents.
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With over 20 years of experience serving families across DC and Maryland, we provide compassionate, expert legal guidance when you need it most. Whether you're navigating a family transition, planning for your future, or caring for aging loved ones, we understand the personal nature of these matters and work closely with you to protect what matters most. Our comprehensive approach in family law, estate planning, and elder law ensures you receive knowledgeable representation tailored to your unique situation.
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