Nathan B. Coats | |
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| 46th Chief Justice of the Colorado Supreme Court | |
| In office June 30, 2018 – January 1, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Nancy E. Rice |
| Succeeded by | Brian Boatright |
| Justice of the Colorado Supreme Court | |
| In office April 24, 2000 – January 1, 2020 | |
| Appointed by | Bill Owens |
| Preceded by | Gregory K. Scott |
| Succeeded by | Maria Berkenkotter |
| Deputy Attorney General of Colorado | |
| In office 1983–1986 | |
| Personal details | |
| Education | University of Colorado (BA, JD) |
Nathan B. Coats is an American lawyer and jurist who served as the 46th chief justice of the Colorado Supreme Court from 2018 to 2020. Coats had been appointed to the court in 2000, by Governor Bill Owens and served until his retirement in 2020. His views while serving on the court were considered conservative.