Atty. John Day Cottingham
John Day Cottingham is a lawyer practicing mergers / acquisitions, employee benefits, corporate transactions & securities and 1 other area of law. John received a B.S.E. degree from University of Michigan in 1991, and has been licensed for 24 years.
Corporate Transactions & Securities & More Attorney · Serving Cincinnati, OH · 24+ Years Experience
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About John Day Cottingham at a Glance
John Day Cottingham is a Partner based in Cincinnati, Ohio, practicing at Thompson Hine LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on employment, business, and m&a. Admitted to practice in New York (2002) and Ohio (2005). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 2001) and University of Michigan (B.S.E., 1991). Active member of Cincinnati Bar Association. Serves clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John Day Cottingham
- John Day Cottingham is a lawyer practicing mergers / acquisitions, employee benefits, corporate transactions & securities and 1 other area of law
- John received a B.S.E. degree from University of Michigan in 1991, and has been licensed for 24 years
- John practices at Thompson Hine LLP in Cincinnati, OH
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John Day Cottingham's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Day Cottingham handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Cincinnati.
Employment Law in Cincinnati
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business & Corporate Law in Cincinnati
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in Cincinnati
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Cincinnati
Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cincinnati are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio 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 Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Cincinnati Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Cincinnati-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Cincinnati Choose John Day Cottingham
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John Day Cottingham's practice in the field of employment, business, and m&a.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John Day Cottingham brings 24+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York and Ohio, John Day Cottingham can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, business, and m&a, John Day Cottingham can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Cincinnati
A Cincinnati-based practice means John Day Cottingham attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues John Day Cottingham Handles in Cincinnati
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