Atty. Paul Richard Cotter

Atty. Paul Richard Cotter

Paul Richard Cotter is a lawyer practicing construction defects, insurance defense, railroad and 2 other areas of law. Paul received a B.A. degree from University of California at Irvine in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Sacramento Sacramento 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Paul Richard Cotter at a glance

Paul Richard Cotter is an Of Counsel based in Sacramento, California, practicing at Diepenbrock & Cotter, LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on personal injury, construction, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (1995) and U.S. District Court, Central, Eastern, Southern and Northern Districts of California (1995). Educated at University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (J.D., 1995) and University of California at Irvine (B.A., 1991). Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Paul Richard Cotter is a lawyer practicing construction defects, insurance defense, railroad and 2 other areas of law
  • Paul received a B.A. degree from University of California at Irvine in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Paul practices at Diepenbrock & Cotter, LLP in Sacramento, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Paul Richard Cotter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul Richard Cotter 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.

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Construction Law

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Insurance Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Paul Richard Cotter

Where is Paul Richard Cotter's law office located?
Paul Richard Cotter's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. The firm is Diepenbrock & Cotter, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul Richard Cotter handle?
Paul Richard Cotter focuses on personal injury, construction, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Paul Richard Cotter practiced law?
Paul Richard Cotter has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Paul Richard Cotter go to law school?
Paul Richard Cotter earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Paul Richard Cotter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
- 1995
B.A.
University of California at Irvine
- 1991

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Central, Eastern, Southern and Northern Districts of California
Admitted: 1995

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