Bar Admissions

  • State Bar of California
  • Licensed in both California state and federal courts

Education

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.), California Western School of Law, San Diego, 1992
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Law and Business Management, Temple University, 1987

Awards, Accolades & Community Involvement

  • Over 25 years of legal experience in personal injury and complex litigation
  • Extensive experience in personal injury, product liability, wrongful death, medical malpractice, asbestos-related cases, and complex litigation
  • Former insurance defense attorney with firsthand experience evaluating and defending claims
  • Experienced in mediation, arbitration, and trial across all stages of personal injury cases
  • Unique perspective as both a defense attorney and a former plaintiff in a lawsuit

A Career Built on Advocacy

Lynne Coates joined Habbas & Associates in 2016, bringing with her experience not only in the field of personal injury, but also in products liability, wrongful death, medical malpractice, asbestos-related cases, and complex litigation. This background gives her a well-rounded and highly adaptable approach to representing clients.

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Early Inspiration and Path to Law

Lynne grew up in Greenville, Pennsylvania. Her upbringing played a central role in choosing a career where she could fight for others who need help standing up for themselves.

She graduated from Temple University in 1987 with a B.B.A. in Business Law and Business Management, and immediately joined the workforce in Pennsylvania.

Education and Legal Foundation

In 1988, having had her fill of snow, Lynne headed to the West Coast and was accepted to California Western School of Law in San Diego, California, where she earned her J.D. in 1992.

Her decision to build her legal career in California ultimately led her to Northern California, where she now represents individuals and families facing serious legal challenges.

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Understanding the Client Experience

Prior to joining Habbas & Associates, Lynne spent several years handling personal injury claims for the insurance defense industry. She dealt with cases both small and large. In 2015, Lynne herself became a plaintiff in a lawsuit. Through this experience, she gained a deeper understanding of how it personally feels to be on the receiving end of the short stick, so to speak, and how it can affect one’s life.

She also learned the importance of hiring someone to represent you, and of trusting them to protect your rights and handle your interests. So, yes, Lynne understands what it’s like to be in your shoes. Lynne wants her clients to feel confident that she will do her very best to represent them, give them every opportunity to discuss their case, provide their input, and feel confident in having chosen Habbas & Associates to navigate the process.

Experience That Guides Every Case

Lynne is licensed to practice law in the State of California, in both state and federal courts. She has over three decades of legal experience and oversees all aspects of personal injury claims, including mediation, arbitration, and trial. Lynne’s clients benefit from her knowledge, experience, curiosity, and application of the law.

Life Outside the Practice

Lynne’s husband is also a trial attorney. While their work drives them both, they make the most of their personal time. They enjoy working outdoors at their rural property, spending time with family, and sharing a love of deep-sea fishing.

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Meet Our Attorneys Over 200 Years of Combined Experience

Omar Habbas

Attorney Omar Habbas

  • Top 1% nationally recognized personal injury attorney
  • $450M+ recovered through verdicts and settlements
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Tarik Habbas

Attorney Tarik Habbas

  • Super Lawyers Rising Star for three consecutive years
  • $18M+ recovered recently for injured clients
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Attorney Nicholas Habbas

  • Pepperdine Caruso Law graduate focused on client advocacy
  • Leading Southern California expansion for Habbas Law
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Angela Storey

Attorney Angela Storey

  • Former insurance defense attorney with strategic litigation insight
  • Past President, Santa Clara County Trial Lawyers Association
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Jessie Nudelman

Attorney Jessie Nudelman

  • Former Senior Trial Attorney for Hartford Insurance
  • Res Ipsa Loquitur Award recipient for leadership excellence
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Besan Farra

Attorney Besan Farra

  • J.D. earned with distinction from San Joaquin College
  • Decade-plus personal injury experience handling complex claims
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Laura Aglouny

Attorney Laura Ajlouny

  • Secured multimillion-dollar settlements in San Bruno explosion litigation
  • Decades of handling catastrophic injury cases across California
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Lynne Coates

Attorney Lynne Coates

  • 25+ years of litigation experience in complex injury matters
  • Licensed in state and federal courts throughout California
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Jeff Rickard

Attorney Jeff Rickard

  • Three-time Trial Lawyer of the Year recipient
  • AV-Preeminent-rated attorney with 39+ years of experience
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