Atty. Floyd Wayne Cotlar

Atty. Floyd Wayne Cotlar

Floyd Wayne Cotlar is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, defective and dangerous products, car accidents and 2 other areas of law. Floyd received a B.A. degree from LaSalle College in 1974, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 42 Years Experience 42 year
Call (215) 995-1440

Profile Summary

About Floyd Wayne Cotlar at a glance

Floyd Wayne Cotlar is a car accidents, copyright, workers comp, slip & fall, and product liability attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1984), New Jersey (inactive) (1984), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania and U.S. District Court, District of New Jerse (1985). Educated at Delaware Law School of Widener University (J.D., 1984) and LaSalle College (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Floyd Wayne Cotlar is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, defective and dangerous products, car accidents and 2 other areas of law
  • Floyd received a B.A. degree from LaSalle College in 1974, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Floyd practices in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Floyd Wayne Cotlar's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Floyd Wayne Cotlar 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.

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Copyright Law

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Workers Compensation

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

Floyd Wayne Cotlar is one of 49,806 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Floyd Wayne Cotlar is one of 25,743 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Product Liability

Floyd Wayne Cotlar is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Floyd Wayne Cotlar

Where is Floyd Wayne Cotlar's law office located?
Floyd Wayne Cotlar's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Floyd Wayne Cotlar handle?
Floyd Wayne Cotlar focuses on car accidents, copyright, workers comp, slip & fall, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Floyd Wayne Cotlar practiced law?
Floyd Wayne Cotlar has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Floyd Wayne Cotlar go to law school?
Floyd Wayne Cotlar earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact Floyd Wayne Cotlar for a consultation?
You can contact Floyd Wayne Cotlar 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.
What awards or recognition has Floyd Wayne Cotlar received?
Floyd Wayne Cotlar's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Delaware Law School of Widener University
- 1984
B.A.
LaSalle College
- 1974

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1984
New Jersey (inactive)
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania and U.S. District Court, District of New Jerse
Admitted: 1985

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