Atty. Kevin S. Cotter
Kevin S. Cotter is a lawyer practicing personal injury, civil litigation, insurance defense and 3 other areas of law.
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Kevin S. Cotter is a Member based in Providence, Rhode Island, practicing at Van Tienhoven & Cotter, Limited. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on personal injury, product liability, nursing home, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (1984), West Virginia (1984), U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia (1984), and U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island (1985). Educated at West Virginia University (J.D., 1984) and Providence College (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Rhode Island, West Virginia, Massachusetts and American (Member: Sections on Litigation and Insurance) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Kevin S. Cotter is a lawyer practicing personal injury, civil litigation, insurance defense and 3 other areas of law
- Kevin received a B.A. degree from Providence College in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Kevin practices at Van Tienhoven & Cotter, Limited in Providence, RI
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Kevin S. Cotter's Areas of Practice
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Kevin S. Cotter is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Rhode Island →
Kevin S. Cotter is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Rhode Island →
Kevin S. Cotter is one of 6,002 nursing home attorneys indexed nationally. Browse nursing home attorneys in Rhode Island →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Kevin S. Cotter is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Rhode Island →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Kevin S. Cotter is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Rhode Island →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Rhode Island
Practicing law in Rhode Island. Legal matters in Rhode Island are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Providence are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Rhode Island state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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