Atty. Ernest Lamar Cotton
Mr. Ernest Lamar Cotton is a lawyer practicing general practice, criminal law, personal injury law and 1 other area of law.
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Ernest Lamar Cotton is a personal injury, criminal defense, and estate planning attorney based in Shalimar, Florida. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in Florida (1974) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida (1976). Educated at Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (J.D., 1974) and University of West Florida (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Shalimar, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Ernest Lamar Cotton is a lawyer practicing general practice, criminal law, personal injury law and 1 other area of law
- Ernest received a B.A. degree from University of West Florida in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Ernest practices in Shalimar, FL
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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.
Ernest Lamar Cotton is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Ernest Lamar Cotton is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Florida →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Ernest Lamar Cotton is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Florida →
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Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Shalimar are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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