Boswell, H. James. American Blue Book Western Washington. Seattle, Lowman and
Hanford Co., 1922. p. 126.

BEVERLY W. COINER, of Tacoma, has practiced his profession in that city for 38 
years.  Mr. Coiner is a native of Iowa, and was born in 1857.  Following his 
admission to the bar in 1880, he practiced in Mr. Pleasant, Iowa, for many 
years, and for two years was mayor of that city.  Since 1884, Mr. Coiner has 
been engaged in his profession in Tacoma.  In 1887-1889 he served Pierce 
county, Wash., as Prosecuting Attorney, and again in 1895 and 1896.  My 
opinion is that he made that county one of the best prosecuting officials it 
has ever had, and I say this without any desire or effort or intention of 
casting reflection upon anyone else.  The records are available which clearly 
indicate the splendid work accomplished by Mr. Coiner while the incumbent of 
that department of county government.  In 1912 he became United States 
Attorney for the western district of Washington, and once again demonstrated 
his marked ability as a prosecutor.  His success in private practice has been 
equally as great as that of public office.  His clientele is representative 
and requires rare good judgment upon the part of an attorney to handle it 
properly.

Submitted by: Judy Bivens

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