Atty. C. John Cotton

Atty. C. John Cotton

C. John Cotton is a native of Sheridan, Wyoming.

Gillette Gillette 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About C. John Cotton at a glance

C. John Cotton is a Member based in Gillette, Wyoming, practicing at Cotton Law Office. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Wyoming (1983), U.S. District Court, District of Wyoming (1983), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1983). Educated at University of Wyoming College of Law (J.D., 1983) and Montana State University (B.S., 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Wyoming State Bar Association. Serands clients in Gillette, WY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • C. John Cotton is a native of Sheridan, Wyoming
  • He earned his undergraduate degree from Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana in 1978, and his Juris Doctorate from the University of
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Practice Areas Explained

C. John Cotton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases C. John Cotton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Truck Accidents

C. John Cotton is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Wyoming →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

C. John Cotton is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Wyoming →

Wrongful Death

C. John Cotton is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Wyoming →

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.

C. John Cotton is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Wyoming →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Wyoming

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about C. John Cotton

Where is C. John Cotton's law office located?
C. John Cotton's law practice is located in Gillette, Wyoming. The firm is Cotton Law Office. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does C. John Cotton handle?
C. John Cotton focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wyoming.
How long has C. John Cotton practiced law?
C. John Cotton has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did C. John Cotton go to law school?
C. John Cotton earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.S., 1978).
How can I contact C. John Cotton for a consultation?
You can contact C. John Cotton 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 C. John Cotton received?
C. John Cotton's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Wyoming College of Law
- 1983
B.S.
Montana State University
- 1978

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Wyoming
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, District of Wyoming
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1983

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