Atty. Sidney A Cotlar

Atty. Sidney A Cotlar

Sidney A Cotlar is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, commercial law, complex business litigation and 4 other areas of law. Sidney received a B.S. degree from Tulane University in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years.

Metairie Metairie 58 yrs experience 58 year
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Profile Summary

About Sidney A Cotlar at a glance

Sidney A Cotlar is a business, bankruptcy, class action, creditor rights, and litigation attorney based in Metairie, Louisiana. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Admitted to practice in Louisiana U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana U.S. District Court, Middle District of (1968). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1968) and Tulane University (B.S., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association Louisiana Bar Association American Association for Justice Louisiana Association for Justice American Bankruptcy Institute. Serands clients in Metairie, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Sidney A Cotlar is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, commercial law, complex business litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • Sidney received a B.S. degree from Tulane University in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • Sidney practices in Metairie, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Sidney A Cotlar's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sidney A Cotlar 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.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Class Action

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Creditor Rights & Collections

Sidney A Cotlar is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Louisiana →

Civil Litigation

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Sidney A Cotlar

Where is Sidney A Cotlar's law office located?
Sidney A Cotlar's law practice is located in Metairie, Louisiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sidney A Cotlar handle?
Sidney A Cotlar focuses on business, bankruptcy, class action, creditor rights, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Sidney A Cotlar practiced law?
Sidney A Cotlar has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did Sidney A Cotlar go to law school?
Sidney A Cotlar earned their education at (J.D., 1968); (B.S., 1965).
How can I contact Sidney A Cotlar for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Sidney A Cotlar received?
Sidney A Cotlar's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Loyola University
- 1968
B.S.
Tulane University
- 1965

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana U.S. District Court, Middle District of
Admitted: 1968

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