Education
- High School – The Mercersburg Academy, Mercersburg, PA, 1977
- Undergraduate – Washington & Lee University, Lexington, VA, 1981
- Graduate (JD) – University of Baltimore Law School, Baltimore, MD, 1985
Professional
- Partner: Coates, Coates & Coates P.A.,1985 – present
- Attorney, Worcester County Board of License Commissioners
- Attorney, Ocean City Development Corporation
- Auditor, Circuit Court of Worcester County
- Former attorney, Ocean City Planning Commission
- Certified Public Accountant – Retired
Areas of Specialization
- Real Estate Development and Financing
- Condominiums
- Subdivisions and Real Estate Settlements
- 1031 Exchanges
- Reverse 1031 Exchanges
- Real Estate Settlements
Community
- Worcester County Bar Association (former president)
- Maryland State Bar Association
- Past Chairman of Board of Directors, Atlantic General Hospital
- Board of Trustees, Tidal Health
- Board of Directors, Humphreys Foundation, Inc.
- Chairman of Board of Directors, Calvin B. Taylor Banking Co.