Atty. Amanda L. Cottrell

Atty. Amanda L. Cottrell

Ms. Amanda L.

Dallas Dallas 18 yrs experience 18 year
Call (817) 476-3712 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Amanda L. Cottrell at a glance

Amanda L. Cottrell is a Partner based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Sheppard Mullin. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on real estate, bankruptcy, zoning, white collar, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, Southern & Western Districts of Texas (2008). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 2008) and Vanderbilt University (B.A., 2005). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Amanda L. Cottrell is a lawyer practicing litigation, white collar defense and corporate investigations, real estate, energy, land use & environmental and 6 other areas of law
  • Amanda received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Amanda practices at Sheppard Mullin in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Amanda L. Cottrell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Amanda L. Cottrell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Land Use & Zoning

Amanda L. Cottrell is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Texas →

White Collar Crimes

Amanda L. Cottrell is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 Dallas 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Amanda L. Cottrell

Where is Amanda L. Cottrell's law office located?
Amanda L. Cottrell's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Sheppard Mullin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Amanda L. Cottrell handle?
Amanda L. Cottrell focuses on real estate, bankruptcy, zoning, white collar, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Amanda L. Cottrell practiced law?
Amanda L. Cottrell has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Amanda L. Cottrell go to law school?
Amanda L. Cottrell earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A., 2005).
How can I contact Amanda L. Cottrell for a consultation?
You can contact Amanda L. Cottrell 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.

Education

J.D.
Southern Methodist University
- 2008
B.A.
Vanderbilt University
- 2005

Bar Admissions

Texas U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, Southern & Western Districts of Texas
Admitted: 2008

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