Atty. William Richard Cotter
William Richard Cotter is a lawyer practicing civil trial practice, business law, securities law and 2 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Western Washington University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years.
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William Richard Cotter is a personal injury, business, securities, and litigation attorney based in Seattle, Washington. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Washington (1981). Educated at University of Puget Sound (J.D., 1981) and Western Washington University (B.A. Economics, 1978). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William Richard Cotter is a lawyer practicing civil trial practice, business law, securities law and 2 other areas of law
- William received a B.A. degree from Western Washington University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
- William practices in Seattle, WA
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William Richard Cotter's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Richard Cotter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
William Richard Cotter is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Washington →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
William Richard Cotter is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Washington →
William Richard Cotter is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Washington →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
William Richard Cotter is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Washington →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Washington
Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Seattle are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington 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 Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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