Coats Rose Named Among Best Law Firms In Real Estate and Construction Says The Legal 500

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Jun 17, 2013, 11:41 ET

HOUSTON, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Legal 500 has recognized the real estate and construction practice of Coats Rose as one of the best in the nation.

According to the editors at Legal 500:
Coats Rose Yale Ryman Lee's construction practice has been active for the past 25 years and remains a cornerstone of the firm. The team represents a broad range of public and private sector clients, including the surety industry - for which it provides underwriting and claim advice across a wide range of surety products - and the Houston Chapter of Associated General Contractors.

Coats Rose is currently defending an international valve manufacturer against a $60m claim arising from the construction of gas plants in Wyoming and Colorado. It is also advising Texas' largest school district on construction procurement contracts as well as issues relating to a $1.9bn bond issue.

Well-respected practice head Patrick Gaas has experience of representing clients in high-value, international arbitration hearings and recently acted as lead trial counsel for a non-destructive examination contractor in a $60m lawsuit. Robert Hancock shows attention to detail and provides value for money.

For over 25 years, The Legal 500 has been analyzing the capabilities of law firms across the world. The real estate ranking includes an assessment of firms' reach and national capability, their utilization of resources to represent the interests of domestic or international clients across the US, and their breadth of expertise.

Coats Rose is a full service business transaction and litigation law firm based in Houston, Texas. For more than 25 years, Coats Rose attorneys have worked with clients in construction/surety law, real estate law, commercial litigation of all types, municipal law, public finance, affordable housing, insurance law, labor and employment law, and governmental relations. Coats Rose is comprised of over 90 attorneys, with offices in Houston, Clear Lake, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and New Orleans.