Atty. Vernon Reid Cotten

Atty. Vernon Reid Cotten

Vernon Reid Cotten is a lawyer practicing mediation, arbitration. Vernon received a B.S. degree from Mississippi State University, and has been licensed for 61 years.

Ridgeland Ridgeland 61 yrs experience 61 year
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Profile Summary

About Vernon Reid Cotten at a glance

Vernon Reid Cotten is a Senior Counsel based in Ridgeland, Mississippi. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on adr. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1965). Educated at Mississippi College School of Law LL.B. (—) and Mississippi State University B.S. (—). Serands clients in Ridgeland, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Vernon Reid Cotten is a lawyer practicing mediation, arbitration
  • Vernon received a B.S. degree from Mississippi State University, and has been licensed for 61 years
  • Vernon practices in Ridgeland, MS

Practice Areas Explained

Vernon Reid Cotten's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Vernon Reid Cotten handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Mediation & Arbitration

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Mississippi

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

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Where is Vernon Reid Cotten's law office located?
Vernon Reid Cotten's law practice is located in Ridgeland, Mississippi. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Vernon Reid Cotten focuses on adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has Vernon Reid Cotten practiced law?
Vernon Reid Cotten has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
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Practice Areas

Education

Mississippi College School of Law LL.B.
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Mississippi State University B.S.
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Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 1965

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