Atty. Lisa Long Cotten

Atty. Lisa Long Cotten

Mrs. Lisa Long Cotten is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers' compensation, social security.

Columbia Columbia 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Lisa Long Cotten at a glance

Lisa Long Cotten is an Associate based in Columbia, South Carolina. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, ssd, and securities. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1998). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1998) and University of South Carolina (B.A., 1995). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Charleston County (Member, Executive Committee, 2001-2002 and 2004-2005) and South Carolina (Member, Fee Dispute Committee, 2004-2005) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mrs. Lisa Long Cotten is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers' compensation, social security
  • Lisa received a B.A. degree from University of South Carolina in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Lisa practices in Columbia, SC

Practice Areas Explained

Lisa Long Cotten's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lisa Long Cotten handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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.

Lisa Long Cotten is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Lisa Long Cotten is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in South Carolina →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Lisa Long Cotten is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in South Carolina →

Securities Law

Lisa Long Cotten is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in South Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Lisa Long Cotten

Where is Lisa Long Cotten's law office located?
Lisa Long Cotten's law practice is located in Columbia, South Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lisa Long Cotten handle?
Lisa Long Cotten focuses on personal injury, workers comp, ssd, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has Lisa Long Cotten practiced law?
Lisa Long Cotten has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Lisa Long Cotten go to law school?
Lisa Long Cotten earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact Lisa Long Cotten for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Lisa Long Cotten received?
Lisa Long Cotten's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 1998
B.A.
University of South Carolina
- 1995

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1998

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