Kenneth John Cotter

Kenneth John Cotter

4.1
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 48 years

Family Lawyer at Winter Park, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

631 S. Orlando Ave Suite 301, Winter Park, FL

About Kenneth

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 55%

13 years

55%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 48 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1978

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Cotter & Zelman, PA

631 S. Orlando Ave Suite 301, Winter Park, FL, 32789-1747

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Kenneth John Cotter's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.1 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Wayne | April 03, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great lawyer!

Mr. Cotter was very knowledgable and listened to my concerns. He was patient and was able to get a favorable result, in a reasonable amount of time. His fees were fair and a good value. I felt as though he treated me the way I wanted to be treated and did his very best for me.

Posted by David | March 26, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

A lawyer's lawyer.

Mr. Cotter represented me in a complicated proceeding, and settled the case with a minimum of stress. I myself am an attorney, and he caught some misconceptions I had and saved me a significant sum of money. Ken is well known in Central Florida and is also a successful mediator. He is one of the b...est negotiators I have ever seen.

Posted by anonymous | March 26, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Strong Legal Representation

I have used Kenneth Cotter's legal services continuesly for a period of aprox 10 years. I would not enter into a legal battle with out the representation and or advise from him. He will certainly use every legal leverage you have to your advantage in your defense. Cotter is a very transparant Atto...rney, the last thing you need in a dificult situation is to be represented by someone who does not have straight answers.

Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2013 | Child Custody

The price is being paid in more ways than one.

He charges top of the line prices paid up front with less than basic service. Our aggreement was a joke. Our fears and concerns were ignored and have proven themselves to come to light. Emails sent with pictures proving unlivable conditions with a custodian NOT following aggreement, like the whereabo...uts of said child/who the child was with, that parent partying with illegal substances with child all ignored. I should have known that when Kotter made the statement to me that if he was the other's atty, they would have 50% and I should be happy with the aggreement, he wouldn't fight for the well being of the child. The agreement didn't even allow to have a walk through of where the child would be staying. I totally get a father has rights s but so do the children. And I believe he should have taken our concerns more seriously and protected us. Now we have to start the process all over again. Besides my wallet being drained for another atty the child has been through too much. But his well being is more important than money.

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Kenneth John Cotter's Lawyer Endorsements

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Wayne Bilsky

Family lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ken Cotter is a very knowledgeable, experienced, and hard working attorney. I am very particular on who I would send people in need of family law representation - I would recommend him highly and would gladly refer people to his office for representation. People I have sent to him have been very, very pleased."

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Jennifer Dane

Family lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ken is an excellent lawyer and fantastic mediator. He gives sound and practical legal advice."

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David Allen

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Ken Cotter for many years and I am pleased to endorse him. Ken is extremely intelligent, highly experienced, and truly cares about his clients. When I needed a lawyer to represent me in my divorce a few years ago, I hired Ken. He did an excellent job on my behalf."

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Bryce Fetter

Family lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ken is an outstanding lawyer."

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Wayne Bilsky

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David Allen

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1990 - Present

Partner, Cotter and Zelman P.A.

1981 - 1990

Partner, /In Private Practice

1978 - 1981

Assistant State Attorney, Orange County State Attorney's Office

Associations

Central Florida Criminal Defense Attorneys Association

Member

National Criminal Defense Attorney Association

Member

Orange County Bar Association

Member

Florida Bar

Member

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

Education

1977

University of Miami School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1974

Hofstra University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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