Atty. Courtney Cotter

Atty. Courtney Cotter

Attorney Courtney Cotter was born and raised in Michigan. During her time in Michigan, she graduated from Ferris State University with a Degree in Business Administration and Legal Studies.

Knoxville Knoxville 8 yrs experience 8 year
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Profile Summary

About Courtney Cotter at a glance

Courtney Cotter is a Member based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practicing at Cotter Law PLLC. They have 8+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2018. Their practice focuses on divorce, car accidents, dui/dwi, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2018) and Michigan (2023). Educated at Lincoln Memorial University’s Duncan School of Law J.D. (—) and Ferris State University Business Administration and Legal Studies (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Attorney Courtney Cotter was born and raised in Michigan
  • During her time in Michigan, she graduated from Ferris State University with a Degree in Business Administration and Legal Studies
  • After graduating from Ferris she had an opportunity to move to Tennessee leaving behind everything she knew and everyone she loved
  • Soon after moving to Tennessee she attended law school at Lincoln Memorial University’s Duncan School of Law
  • When she is not practicing law Attorney Cotter can be found watching sports, or spending time with her family and husky

Practice Areas Explained

Courtney Cotter's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

Courtney Cotter is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Tennessee →

Car Accidents

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

Courtney Cotter is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Tennessee →

DUI / DWI Defense

Find experienced DUI and DWI defense attorneys near you. Compare verified profiles, read client reviews, and consult about your case for free.

Courtney Cotter is one of 29,976 dui/dwi attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dui/dwi attorneys in Tennessee →

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.

Courtney Cotter is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Courtney Cotter is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Courtney Cotter

Where is Courtney Cotter's law office located?
Courtney Cotter's law practice is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The firm is Cotter Law PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Courtney Cotter handle?
Courtney Cotter focuses on divorce, car accidents, dui/dwi, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Courtney Cotter practiced law?
Courtney Cotter has 8+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2018.
Where did Courtney Cotter go to law school?
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How can I contact Courtney Cotter for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Courtney Cotter received?
Courtney Cotter's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

Lincoln Memorial University’s Duncan School of Law J.D.
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Ferris State University Business Administration and Legal Studies
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Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 2018
Michigan
Admitted: 2023

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