Atty. Steve Anthony Cotton

Atty. Steve Anthony Cotton

Atty. Steve Anthony Cotton is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, workers compensation self insurance, workers compensation subrogation and 6 other areas of law.

Madison Madison 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Steve Anthony Cotton at a glance

Steve Anthony Cotton is a Senior Associate based in Madison, Wisconsin, practicing at Aplin & Ringsmuth, LLC. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, workers comp, motorcycle, and tbi/sci. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1984), Wisconsin (1987), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin (1988). Educated at Drake University Law School (J.D., 1984) and Simpson College (B.A., 1980). Active member of Marathon County Bar Associations State Bar of Wisconsin. Serands clients in Madison, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Atty. Steve Anthony Cotton is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, workers compensation self insurance, workers compensation subrogation and 6 other areas of law
  • Steve received a B.A. degree from Simpson College in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Steve practices at Aplin & Ringsmuth, LLC in Madison, WI and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Steve Anthony Cotton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steve Anthony Cotton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Steve Anthony Cotton is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Wisconsin →

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.

Steve Anthony Cotton is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Wisconsin →

Workers Compensation

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

Steve Anthony Cotton is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Wisconsin →

Motorcycle Accidents

Steve Anthony Cotton is one of 11,237 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in Wisconsin →

Brain & Spinal Cord Injury

Steve Anthony Cotton is one of 10,267 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci attorneys in Wisconsin →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Wisconsin

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Steve Anthony Cotton

Where is Steve Anthony Cotton's law office located?
Steve Anthony Cotton's law practice is located in Madison, Wisconsin. The firm is Aplin & Ringsmuth, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steve Anthony Cotton handle?
Steve Anthony Cotton focuses on car accidents, personal injury, workers comp, motorcycle, tbi/sci. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has Steve Anthony Cotton practiced law?
Steve Anthony Cotton has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Steve Anthony Cotton go to law school?
Steve Anthony Cotton earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Steve Anthony Cotton for a consultation?
You can contact Steve Anthony Cotton 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.

Education

J.D.
Drake University Law School
- 1984
B.A.
Simpson College
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1984
Wisconsin
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1988

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