Atty. John H Cotton

Atty. John H Cotton

Mr. John H Cotton is a lawyer practicing business litigation, commercial litigation, professional liability defense law and 7 other areas of law.

Las Vegas Las Vegas 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About John H Cotton at a glance

John H Cotton is a medical malpractice, business, litigation, health care, and insurance attorney based in Las Vegas, Nevada. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in Nebraska (1976), Arizona (1989), Nevada (1995), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth and Ninth Circuits and U.S. Supreme Court (1995). Educated at Creighton University (J.D., 1976) and Creighton University (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Arizona State Bar of Nevada (Member, Ethics Screening Panel, 1997-2002) Nebraska State and American Bar Associations Nevada Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Las Vegas, NV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John H Cotton is a lawyer practicing business litigation, commercial litigation, professional liability defense law and 7 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Creighton University in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • John practices in Las Vegas, NV

Practice Areas Explained

John H Cotton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John H Cotton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

John H Cotton is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Nevada →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John H Cotton is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Nevada →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John H Cotton is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Nevada →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

John H Cotton is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Nevada →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

John H Cotton is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Nevada →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Nevada

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John H Cotton

Where is John H Cotton's law office located?
John H Cotton's law practice is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John H Cotton handle?
John H Cotton focuses on medical malpractice, business, litigation, health care, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nevada.
How long has John H Cotton practiced law?
John H Cotton has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did John H Cotton go to law school?
John H Cotton earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact John H Cotton for a consultation?
You can contact John H Cotton directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John H Cotton received?
John H Cotton's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Creighton University
- 1976
B.A.
Creighton University
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Nebraska
Admitted: 1976
Arizona
Admitted: 1989
Nevada
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth and Ninth Circuits and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1995

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