Atty. Thomas M. Cota

Atty. Thomas M. Cota

Thomas M. Cota is a lawyer practicing civil litigation.

Sioux Falls Sioux Falls 14 yrs experience 14 year
Call (605) 593-8401 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Thomas M. Cota at a glance

Thomas M. Cota is a litigation attorney based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Admitted to practice in South Dakota U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (2012). Educated at University of South Dakota (J.D., 2008) and University of South Dakota (B.B.A., 2004). Serands clients in Sioux Falls, SD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Thomas M. Cota is a lawyer practicing civil litigation
  • Thomas M. received a B.B.A. degree from University of South Dakota in 2004, and has been licensed for 14 years
  • Thomas M. practices in Sioux Falls, SD

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas M. Cota's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas M. Cota 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 South Dakota

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

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Where is Thomas M. Cota's law office located?
Thomas M. Cota's law practice is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas M. Cota handle?
Thomas M. Cota focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Dakota.
How long has Thomas M. Cota practiced law?
Thomas M. Cota has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did Thomas M. Cota go to law school?
Thomas M. Cota earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.B.A., 2004).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of South Dakota
- 2008
B.B.A.
University of South Dakota
- 2004

Bar Admissions

South Dakota U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 2012

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