Atty. John C. Cotter
John C. Cotter is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, intellectual property litigation, business litigation.
Business Litigation & More Attorney · 38+ Years Experience
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About John C. Cotter at a Glance
John C. Cotter is a Partner, practicing at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on business, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Ontario (1988). Educated at University of Windsor (LL.B., 1986) and University of Western Ontario (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include CV Notable.
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About John C. Cotter
- John C. Cotter is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, intellectual property litigation, business litigation
- John C. received a B.A. degree from University of Western Ontario in 1980, and has been licensed for 38 years
- John C. practices at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP in Toronto, ON
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Business & Corporate Law
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Intellectual Property
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
John C. Cotter is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys →
Civil Litigation
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John C. Cotter is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys →
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Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John C. Cotter brings 38+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, ip, and litigation, John C. Cotter can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
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