Atty. Andrew Cotzin
Mr. Andrew Cotzin is a lawyer practicing health law, appellate, white collar criminal defense and 2 other areas of law.
Appellate & More Attorney · Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL · 44+ Years Experience
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About Andrew Cotzin at a Glance
Andrew Cotzin is a criminal defense, white collar, consumer, health care, and appellate attorney based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Florida (Inactive) (1982). Educated at University of Miami School of Law (J.D., 1981) and University of Florida (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Andrew Cotzin
- Mr. Andrew Cotzin is a lawyer practicing health law, appellate, white collar criminal defense and 2 other areas of law
- Andrew received a B.A. degree from University of Florida in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Andrew practices in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Andrew Cotzin's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Andrew Cotzin handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Fort Lauderdale.
Criminal Defense in Fort Lauderdale
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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White Collar Crimes in Fort Lauderdale
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Consumer Protection in Fort Lauderdale
Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
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Health Care Law in Fort Lauderdale
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Andrew Cotzin is one of 66,157 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Florida →
Appellate Practice in Fort Lauderdale
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Fort Lauderdale
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Lauderdale are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Fort Lauderdale Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Fort Lauderdale-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Fort Lauderdale Choose Andrew Cotzin
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Andrew Cotzin's practice in the field of criminal defense, white collar, consumer, health care, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Andrew Cotzin brings 44+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, white collar, and consumer, Andrew Cotzin can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Fort Lauderdale
A Fort Lauderdale-based practice means Andrew Cotzin attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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