Atty. David Stephen Cottnair

Atty. David Stephen Cottnair

David Stephen Cottnair is a lawyer practicing construction, insurance, litigation and 3 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1990, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Seattle Seattle 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About David Stephen Cottnair at a glance

David Stephen Cottnair is an Associate based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Merrick, Hofstedt & Lindsey, P.S.. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, workers comp, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Washington (1998). Educated at University of Washington (J.D., 1998) and University of Washington (B.A., 1990). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Stephen Cottnair is a lawyer practicing construction, insurance, litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1990, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • David practices at Merrick, Hofstedt & Lindsey, P.S. in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

David Stephen Cottnair's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Stephen Cottnair 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.

David Stephen Cottnair is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Washington →

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.

David Stephen Cottnair is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Washington →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

David Stephen Cottnair is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Washington →

Civil Litigation

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

David Stephen Cottnair is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Washington →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

David Stephen Cottnair is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Seattle 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

Common questions about David Stephen Cottnair

Where is David Stephen Cottnair's law office located?
David Stephen Cottnair's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Merrick, Hofstedt & Lindsey, P.S.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Stephen Cottnair handle?
David Stephen Cottnair focuses on car accidents, personal injury, workers comp, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has David Stephen Cottnair practiced law?
David Stephen Cottnair has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did David Stephen Cottnair go to law school?
David Stephen Cottnair earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact David Stephen Cottnair for a consultation?
You can contact David Stephen Cottnair 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.

Education

J.D.
University of Washington
- 1998
B.A.
University of Washington
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1998

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