Atty. Robert William Cotter

Atty. Robert William Cotter

Robert William Cotter is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, aviation litigation, commercial litigation and 3 other areas of law. Robert received a B.A. degree from Rockhurst College in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 50 Years Experience 50 year
Call (816) 631-2960

Profile Summary

About Robert William Cotter at a glance

Robert William Cotter is a Shareholder/Director based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Dysart Taylor McMonigle Brumitt & Wilcox, P.C.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, insurance, adr, and aviation. Admitted to practice in Missouri Supreme Court (1976). Educated at University of Missouri at Kansas City (J.D., 1976) and Rockhurst College (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Robert William Cotter is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, aviation litigation, commercial litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Robert received a B.A. degree from Rockhurst College in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Robert practices at Dysart Taylor McMonigle Brumitt & Wilcox, P.C. in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Robert William Cotter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert William Cotter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

Robert William Cotter is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

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

Robert William Cotter is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Missouri →

Insurance Law

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

Robert William Cotter is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Missouri →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Robert William Cotter is one of 67,021 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Missouri →

Aviation Law

Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.

Robert William Cotter is one of 8,387 aviation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse aviation attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert William Cotter

Where is Robert William Cotter's law office located?
Robert William Cotter's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Dysart Taylor McMonigle Brumitt & Wilcox, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert William Cotter handle?
Robert William Cotter focuses on business, litigation, insurance, adr, aviation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Robert William Cotter practiced law?
Robert William Cotter has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Robert William Cotter go to law school?
Robert William Cotter earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact Robert William Cotter for a consultation?
You can contact Robert William Cotter 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 Robert William Cotter received?
Robert William Cotter's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Missouri at Kansas City
- 1976
B.A.
Rockhurst College
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri Supreme Court
Admitted: 1976

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