Herbert Philip Coats (September 1, 1872 inFulton,Oswego County, New York – December 9, 1932 inMount Vernon,Westchester County, New York) was an American lawyer and politician fromNew York andPuerto Rico.
He was the son of William H. Coats and Emma (Guernsey) Coats. He attended the public schools, and graduated fromAlbany Law School. He was admitted to the bar in 1894, and practiced inSaranac Lake,Franklin County, New York.
Coats was a member of theNew York State Senate (34th D.) from 1910 to 1914, sitting in the133rd,134th,135th,136th and137th New York State Legislature.
He was appointed asAttorney General of Puerto Rico in 1923, and remained in office until May 1925. Afterwards he practiced law inNew York City, and was a partner in the law firm of Tomlinson, Herrick, Hoppin & Coats.
He died on December 9, 1932, at his home at 220 Central Parkway inMount Vernon, New York.
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| Preceded by | New York State Senate 34th District 1910–1914 | Succeeded by |
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| Preceded by | Attorney General of Puerto Rico 1923–1925 | Succeeded by |