Atty. Jerry Cotter
Jerry Cotter is a lawyer practicing probate & estate planning. Jerry received a B.B.A. degree from Central Michigan University, and has been licensed for 67 years.
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Jerry Cotter is a probate and estate planning attorney based in East Tawas, Michigan. They have 67+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1959. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1959). Educated at Michigan State University College of Law LL.B. (—) and Central Michigan University B.B.A. (—). Serves clients in East Tawas, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jerry Cotter is a lawyer practicing probate & estate planning
- Jerry received a B.B.A. degree from Central Michigan University, and has been licensed for 67 years
- Jerry practices in East Tawas, MI
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Why local counsel matters in Michigan
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in East Tawas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan 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 Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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