Personal Injury & More Attorney · Serving Fort Worth, TX · 47+ Years Experience
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About Larry E. Cotten at a Glance
Larry E. Cotten is a Founding Partner based in Fort Worth, Texas, practicing at Cotten Schmidt LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, commercial re, and construction. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas U.S. Court of (1979). Educated at University of Houston Law Center (J.D., 1979) and University of Texas at Austin (B.A. Economics, 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Texas Tarrant County Bar Association American Bar Association Top Civil Defense Lawyer Fort Worth Magazine – 2015, 2017 Top Personal Injury Defense Lawyer Fort Worth Magazine – 2013, 2016 AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorney. Serves clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Larry E. Cotten
- Mr. Larry E. Cotten is a lawyer practicing personal injury, personal injury defense, products liability and 8 other areas of law
- Larry received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Larry practices at Cotten Schmidt LLP in Fort Worth, TX
Practice Areas Explained
Larry E. Cotten's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Larry E. Cotten handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Fort Worth.
Personal Injury in Fort Worth
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.
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Business & Corporate Law in Fort Worth
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Larry E. Cotten is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Real Estate Law in Fort Worth
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Commercial Real Estate in Fort Worth
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Construction Law in Fort Worth
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Fort Worth
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Worth are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Fort Worth Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Fort Worth-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 Fort Worth Choose Larry E. Cotten
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 Larry E. Cotten's practice in the field of personal injury, business, real estate, commercial re, and construction.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Larry E. Cotten brings 47+ 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 personal injury, business, and real estate, Larry E. Cotten can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Fort Worth
A Fort Worth-based practice means Larry E. Cotten 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 Larry E. Cotten Handles in Fort Worth
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