Atty. Alan Cotten
Alan Cotten is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, employment law, family law and 4 other areas of law. Alan received a B.A. degree from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years.
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Alan Cotten is a probate, personal injury, family law, employment, and workers comp attorney based in St. Louis, Missouri. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1986), Missouri (1988), and U.S. District Court, Central and Southern Districts of Illinois (1988). Educated at Southern Illinois University (J.D., 1986) and Illinois Wesleyan University (B.A. History, 1983). Active member of The Bar Association of Metropolitan St and Louis The Missouri Bar Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Alan Cotten is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, employment law, family law and 4 other areas of law
- Alan received a B.A. degree from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
- Alan practices in St. Louis, MO
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alan Cotten handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Alan Cotten is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Missouri →
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.
Alan Cotten is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Alan Cotten is one of 167,063 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Missouri →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Alan Cotten is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Missouri →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Alan Cotten is one of 49,806 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Missouri →
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Why local counsel matters in Missouri
Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in St. Louis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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