Atty. Carla Cotropia

Atty. Carla Cotropia

Ms. Carla Cotropia is a lawyer practicing civil rights, employment litigation, sexual harassment and 6 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Carla Cotropia at a glance

Carla Cotropia is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Mills Shirley L.L.P.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on sexual harassment, employment, litigation, civil rights, and government. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Western District Court Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court (1980). Educated at Baylor University (J.D., 1980) and Texas A & M University (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Arbitrator, Galveston County, Harris County and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas American Arbitration Association. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Carla Cotropia is a lawyer practicing civil rights, employment litigation, sexual harassment and 6 other areas of law
  • Carla received a B.A. degree from Texas A & M University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Carla practices at Mills Shirley L.L.P. in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Carla Cotropia's Areas of Practice

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

Sexual Harassment

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Carla Cotropia is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Government & Administrative Law

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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 Houston 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 Carla Cotropia

Where is Carla Cotropia's law office located?
Carla Cotropia's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Mills Shirley L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Carla Cotropia handle?
Carla Cotropia focuses on sexual harassment, employment, litigation, civil rights, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Carla Cotropia practiced law?
Carla Cotropia has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Carla Cotropia go to law school?
Carla Cotropia earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Carla Cotropia for a consultation?
You can contact Carla Cotropia 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 Carla Cotropia received?
Carla Cotropia's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Baylor University
- 1980
B.A.
Texas A & M University
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas Texas Western District Court Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court
Admitted: 1980

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