Atty. Charles L Cottrell

Atty. Charles L Cottrell

Chuck has been practicing law since 2001, when he graduated from the University of Washington School of Law. He completed his undergraduate degrees in German and Economics at the University of Utah.

Everett Everett 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Charles L Cottrell at a glance

Charles L Cottrell is an Associate based in Everett, Washington, practicing at Robert A. Friedman & Associates, P.S.. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, ssd, zoning, and securities. Admitted to practice in Washington (2001). Educated at University of Washington School of Law (JD, 2001) and University of Utah (B.A. German, 1994). Serands clients in Everett, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Chuck has been practicing law since 2001, when he graduated from the University of Washington School of Law
  • He completed his undergraduate degrees in German and Economics at the University of Utah
  • He played rugby on the University’s club team
  • After several years as an associate in a mid-sized full service firm in Seattle, he began practicing exclusively in the area of Social Security disability law in 2007
  • He has represented well over 1,000 clients in hearings before Social Security Administrative Law Judges since that time
  • He is currently licensed to practice in Washington State and before the Social Security Administration
  • Chuck, his wife, and his daughter, moved to Napa from Seattle in 2014
  • Kelly, his wife, grew up in Napa and has family here
  • Chuck enjoys playing golf in what free time he has and wishes he could find a good, cheap place for Pho in Napa

Practice Areas Explained

Charles L Cottrell's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

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

Charles L Cottrell is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Washington →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Charles L Cottrell is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Washington →

Land Use & Zoning

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

Securities Law

Charles L Cottrell is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Washington →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

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

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Charles L Cottrell's law office located?
Charles L Cottrell's law practice is located in Everett, Washington. The firm is Robert A. Friedman & Associates, P.S.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles L Cottrell handle?
Charles L Cottrell focuses on business, real estate, ssd, zoning, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Charles L Cottrell practiced law?
Charles L Cottrell has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Charles L Cottrell go to law school?
Charles L Cottrell earned their education at (JD, 2001); (B.A. German, 1994).
How can I contact Charles L Cottrell for a consultation?
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Education

JD
University of Washington School of Law
- 2001
B.A. German
University of Utah
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 2001

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