Atty. J. Scott Cottingham

Atty. J. Scott Cottingham

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Salt Lake City Salt Lake City 37 J. Erfahrung 37 year
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Profile Summary

About J. Scott Cottingham at a glance

J. Scott Cottingham is a Treasurer based in Salt Lake City, Utah, practicing at Lowe Hutchinson Cottingham & Hall, A Professional Corporation. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, trusts, probate, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Utah (1989). Educated at University of Utah (J.D., 1989) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Utah State Bar. Serands clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Mr. J. Scott Cottingham is a lawyer practicing family law, probate, wills and 34 other areas of law
  • J. received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • J. practices at Lowe Hutchinson Cottingham & Hall, A Professional Corporation in Salt Lake City, UT

Practice Areas Explained

J. Scott Cottingham's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Scott Cottingham handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

J. Scott Cottingham is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Utah →

Wills

J. Scott Cottingham is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Utah →

Trusts

J. Scott Cottingham is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Utah →

Probate

J. Scott Cottingham is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Utah →

Personal Injury

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.

J. Scott Cottingham is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Utah →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Utah

Practicing law in Utah. Legal matters in Utah are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Salt Lake City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Utah state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Utah 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 Utah courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about J. Scott Cottingham

Where is J. Scott Cottingham's law office located?
J. Scott Cottingham's law practice is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The firm is Lowe Hutchinson Cottingham & Hall, A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Scott Cottingham handle?
J. Scott Cottingham focuses on divorce, wills, trusts, probate, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Utah.
How long has J. Scott Cottingham practiced law?
J. Scott Cottingham has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did J. Scott Cottingham go to law school?
J. Scott Cottingham earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact J. Scott Cottingham for a consultation?
You can contact J. Scott Cottingham directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has J. Scott Cottingham received?
J. Scott Cottingham's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Utah
- 1989
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1986

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Utah
Admitted: 1989

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