Atty. Thomas Francis Cotter

Atty. Thomas Francis Cotter

Thomas Francis Cotter is a lawyer practicing litigation. Thomas Francis received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About Thomas Francis Cotter at a glance

Thomas Francis Cotter is a litigation attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1987), U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin (1987), Illinois (1990), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit and U.S. (1990). Educated at University of Wisconsin-Madison (J.D., 1987) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.S. University, 1982). Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas Francis Cotter is a lawyer practicing litigation
  • Thomas Francis received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Thomas Francis practices in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Francis Cotter's Areas of Practice

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

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 Minnesota

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas Francis Cotter

Where is Thomas Francis Cotter's law office located?
Thomas Francis Cotter's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Francis Cotter handle?
Thomas Francis Cotter focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Thomas Francis Cotter practiced law?
Thomas Francis Cotter has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Thomas Francis Cotter go to law school?
Thomas Francis Cotter earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S. University, 1982).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1987
B.S. University
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1987
Illinois
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit and U.S.
Admitted: 1990
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1992

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