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About David P. Cotten at a glance
David P. Cotten is an Of Counsel based in Texarkana, Texas, practicing at Boyd, Poff & Burgess, LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, business, construction, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Texas (1989), Arkansas (1996), and U.S. District Court, Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas and Eastern and Western Districts of Ar (1996). Educated at Baylor University (Oklahoma City, 1989) and Wheaton College, Baylor University (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Texarkana, Northeast Texas, Arkansas and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Texarkana, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. David P. Cotten is a lawyer practicing civil trial, personal injury litigation, products liability law and 7 other areas of law
- David received a B.A. degree from Wheaton College, Baylor University in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
- David practices at Boyd, Poff & Burgess, LLP in Texarkana, TX
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David P. Cotten handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
David P. Cotten is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David P. Cotten is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
David P. Cotten is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Texas →
David P. Cotten is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Texarkana are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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