Atty. Darren Keith Cottriel

Atty. Darren Keith Cottriel

Darren Keith Cottriel is a lawyer practicing business & tort litigation, class action & multidistrict litigation, construction and 2 other areas of law. Darren received a B.A. degree from Southern California College in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Irvine Irvine 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Darren Keith Cottriel at a glance

Darren Keith Cottriel is a Partner based in Irvine, California, practicing at Jones Day. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, class action, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in California (1996). Educated at University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (J.D., 1996) and Southern California College (B.A., 1991). Serands clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Darren Keith Cottriel is a lawyer practicing business & tort litigation, class action & multidistrict litigation, construction and 2 other areas of law
  • Darren received a B.A. degree from Southern California College in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Darren practices at Jones Day in Irvine, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Darren Keith Cottriel's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Class Action

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

Darren Keith Cottriel is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Darren Keith Cottriel

Where is Darren Keith Cottriel's law office located?
Darren Keith Cottriel's law practice is located in Irvine, California. The firm is Jones Day. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Darren Keith Cottriel handle?
Darren Keith Cottriel focuses on personal injury, business, class action, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Darren Keith Cottriel practiced law?
Darren Keith Cottriel has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Darren Keith Cottriel go to law school?
Darren Keith Cottriel earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Darren Keith Cottriel for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
- 1996
B.A.
Southern California College
- 1991

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1996

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