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Chat withState: Washington
Acquired: 1994
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507 W Waldrip St, Po Box 1311, Elma, WA, 98541-1311
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"It is a pleasure to endorse Jean. She is an outstanding lawyer. I have personally tried cases in which we were opposing counsel and others when we were on the same side. I have always found her to be a skilled professional. I would have no hesitation in referring clients to her, and have done so on several occasions."
"It is without reservation that I endorse Jean! I have had the opportunity to work cases with Jean and to serve on committees with her, and every time I am amazed at her ability to think critically and find solutions to problems. Jean is knowledgeable, compassionate, and committed to finding the best solution possible for all issues involving family litigation."
"Jean has always been an active mentor to other attorneys in a small legal community. She is an excellent advocate for her clients and is always knowledgeable on the law. Complex litigation is something she excels in and I appreciate the professionalism she exhibits in her advocacy."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jean Cotton is the classic small-town lawyer. She handles a wide variety of matters, including guardianship, juvenile matters, family law, etc. Her abilities are enhanced by her service as a court commissioner and pro-tem judge, where she has earned the respect of the local bar. She is very active in the State Bar Association, which enhances her abilities as a practicing lawyer. I often refer family law cases to Jean Cotton with confidence that she will do a good job for the client."
Family lawyer
2008
WSBA Family Law Attorney of the Year, WSBA Family Law Section
1996 - Present
Court Commissioner Pro Tem, Grays Harbor County Superior Court
1996 - Present
Judge Pro Tem, Grays Harbor County Superior Court
1994 - Present
Owner, Cotton Law Offices
1997 - 2014
Judge Pro Tem, Grays Harbor County District Court
1997 - 2004
Judge Pro Tem, Thurston County District Court
1994 - Present
Washington State Bar Association
1995 - 2004
District and Municipal Court Judges' Association
1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2013
Ethics and Court Rules
2012
Cocktail Law or How to Answer..."You're a Lawyer Aren't You?"
2012
Court Rules, RPC's and Family Law
2011
Motion Practice: Efect Drafting and Use of Declarations...
2011
A View from the Bench and Direct and Cross Examination of a Parenting Plan Evaluator
2011
The GAL Report
2010
How to Get the Most From a 26.09 GAL
2010
The GAL Report
2009
Do's and Don't's of Motion Practice
2009
Ethics & Professionalism
2008
Opening the File...
2007
20 Critical Pieces of Advice I Wish I'd Heard During My First 5 Years of...Practice
2007
Family Law Pitfalls to Avoid
2007
Child Support Issues & Recent Legislation
2006
How to Chair a Successful CLE Seminar
2006
Ethical Representation of the (Alleged) Batterer
2005
Juvenile Law and Title 13 Cases - Part II
2004
Juvenile Practice: CHINS, At Risk Youth and More
2002
Ethics and the Difficult Client
2002
Fee Agreements and New Client Interviews
English
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