Atty. James Martin Cotter

Atty. James Martin Cotter

James Martin Cotter is a lawyer practicing worker's compensation. James received a degree from McGeorge SOL Univ of the Pacific, and has been licensed for 19 years.

Oakland Oakland 19 yrs experience 19 year
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James Martin Cotter is an attorney based in Oakland, California. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in California (2007). Educated at McGeorge SOL Univ of the Pacific CA San Francisco State Unv San Francisco CA (—). Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Martin Cotter is a lawyer practicing worker's compensation
  • James received a degree from McGeorge SOL Univ of the Pacific, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • James practices in Oakland, CA

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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 Oakland 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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Education

McGeorge SOL Univ of the Pacific CA San Francisco State Unv San Francisco CA
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Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2007

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