C. John Cotton is a native of Sheridan, Wyoming. He earned his undergraduate degree from Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana in 1978, and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Wyoming in 1983. From 1983 to 1987, C. John Cotton served as a law clerk, first in the State District Court, later in the Federal Court for the District of Wyoming. From 1987 to the present, he has been involved in the private practice of law. The last 20 plus years have been in Gillette, with focus on personal injury and wrongful death cases.
C. John Cotton was admitted to the Wyoming State Bar Association in 1983. In addition to Wyoming State Courts, he is admitted to practice in Federal Court for the District of Wyoming, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.
4
Practice Areas
30 years
33%-40%
State: Wyoming
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
3 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews
Posted by Traci | January 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
No One Like John Cotton!!!
I was a single mom of three boys wen I slipped on ice and shattered my wrist, and had to have surgery. Not able to work for a few months, and hospital bills, plus general monthly expenses where adding up fast. John and his staff went out of their way to help me get my clam filed and settled fast ...
Posted by Chris | January 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Great law firm!!
I hired Cotton Law after suffering injuries in an automobile accident. My own insurance company was not forthcoming in what would happen or how the process would go, and after months of getting the run around I made an appointment with John. Cotton Law’s entire staff is very welcoming and down to e...
Posted by anonymous | August 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Death
Talented Mr. Cotton
He helped when my wife had slipped on the ice and later passed away. He was very down to earth and caring. He showed great empathy. He is very talented and experienced. I was able to get a settlement that would not have been possible if it wasn't for him. I can never thank him enough.
"I endorse this lawyer. Great lawyer. Great friend. Craig is thorough in his preparation and cares about his clients."
No Endorsement Data Available Yet
This attorney hasn't created any attorney endorsements recently on Avvo.
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2000
Silver Beaver, Boy Scouts of America
1996 - Present
Attorney / Owner, Cotton Law Office
1995 - 1996
Attorney / Owner, Wolfe and Cotton
1993 - 1995
Attorney, Stan Wolfe
1987 - 1993
Attorney, Brown & Drew
1985 - 1987
Law Clerk, Federal District Court For The District Of Wyoming
1983 - 1985
Law Clerk, State Court for the State of Wyoming 1st Judicial District
1983 - Present
Wyoming State BarMember
2012 - 2013
Wyoming State Bar AssociationPresident
2011 - 2012
Wyoming State Bar AssociationPresident-Elect
2004 - 2011
Wyoming State Bar AssociationCommissioner
The Wyoming Supreme Court reversed
1983
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
BS - Bachelor of Science
2013
The State of The Bar
2009
Italian
English
Legal Answers
How long should it take to get your check after a settlement personal injury case is agreed by attorneys
16 May 2020
Medical negligence?
15 Apr 2020
Attorney percentage in personal injury case?
14 Apr 2020