Mr. Coale is an associate with the firm. His practice concentrates on the representation of both individual and institutional health care providers in civil litigation. Before joining Goodell, DeVries, Leech & Dann, LLP, Mr. Coale worked as Department Counsel for the United States Department of Defense.
During his employment as Department Counsel with the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals, Mr. Coale represented the United States Government in over 100 Industrial Security Clearance Review due process hearings and assisted the Office of General Counsel in Guantanamo Bay Detainee Habeas Corpus litigation. The unique skill set he acquired before joining the firm is now invaluable to his representation of government contractors whose security clearances have been denied or revoked. Mr. Coale is also available to consult with contracting firms that plan to sponsor employees for security clearances to ensure compliance with the guidelines promulgated by DoD Directive 5220.
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EDUCATION
Lycoming College (B.A., cum laude, Political Science, 2003)
Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 2006)
- Pro Bono Pledge Honor Roll
- Trial Advocacy Honor Society
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COURT ADMISSIONS
- Court of Appeals of Maryland, 2006
- District of Columbia Court of Appeals 2008
- United States District Court for the District of Maryland 2007
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Department Counsel, United States Department of Defense (February 2008 to August 2009)
Associate, McCarter & English, LLP (September 2006 to February 2008)
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SERVICE ACTIVITIES
Mr. Coale sits on the Board of Directors for Voices for Children, a non-profit organization in Howard County that recruits, trains and supervises volunteers to be court appointed advocates for abused and neglected children.
