Atty. Frederick L. Cottrell III

Atty. Frederick L. Cottrell III

Frederick L. Cottrell III is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property.

Wilmington Wilmington 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About Frederick L. Cottrell III at a glance

Frederick L. Cottrell III is a Director based in Wilmington, Delaware, practicing at Richards Layton Finger P A. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on ip and litigation. Admitted to practice in Delaware (1988) and Pennsylvania (1989). Educated at Dickinson School of Law (J.D., 1988) and University of Delaware (B.A., 1985). Active member of Delaware State (Member, Sections on Intellectual Property, Litigation and Real Estate Law) and American (Member, Sections on Intellectual Property, Litigation and Real Estate Law) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Wilmington, DE and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Frederick L. Cottrell III is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property
  • Frederick received a degree from University of Delaware in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Frederick practices at Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A. in Wilmington, DE

Practice Areas Explained

Frederick L. Cottrell III's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Frederick L. Cottrell III handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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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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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Delaware

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Frederick L. Cottrell III

Where is Frederick L. Cottrell III's law office located?
Frederick L. Cottrell III's law practice is located in Wilmington, Delaware. The firm is Richards Layton Finger P A. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Frederick L. Cottrell III handle?
Frederick L. Cottrell III focuses on ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Delaware.
How long has Frederick L. Cottrell III practiced law?
Frederick L. Cottrell III has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Frederick L. Cottrell III go to law school?
Frederick L. Cottrell III earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Frederick L. Cottrell III for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Dickinson School of Law
- 1988
B.A.
University of Delaware
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Delaware
Admitted: 1988
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1989

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