Jean A. Cotton

Jean A. Cotton

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Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 31 years

Family Lawyer at Elma, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Guardianship, Estate Planning ... +3 more

507 W Waldrip St, Po Box 1311, Elma, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 31 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1994

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Law Offices of Jean A. Cotton

507 W Waldrip St, Po Box 1311, Elma, WA, 98541-1311

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James Brown

Family lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Kevin Rundle

Family lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Benjamin Winkelman

General practice lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Thomas Brown

Family lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2008

WSBA Family Law Attorney of the Year, WSBA Family Law Section

Work Experience

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

Associations

1994 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

1995 - 2004

District and Municipal Court Judges' Association

Education

1994

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

St Martin's College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

WSBA Family Law Midyear

Ethics and Court Rules

2012

WSBA Solo and Small Firm Conference

Cocktail Law or How to Answer..."You're a Lawyer Aren't You?"

2012

WSBA Family Law Midyear

Court Rules, RPC's and Family Law

2011

WSBA Family Law Midyear

Motion Practice: Efect Drafting and Use of Declarations...

2011

WSBA CLE Parenting Plans and Evaluations

A View from the Bench and Direct and Cross Examination of a Parenting Plan Evaluator

2011

King County Bar Assn Title 11 GAL Training

The GAL Report

2010

WSBA Family Law Midyear

How to Get the Most From a 26.09 GAL

2010

King County Bar Assn Title 11 GAL Training

The GAL Report

2009

WSBA Family Law Skills Training Institute

Do's and Don't's of Motion Practice

2009

WSBA Family Law Skills Training Institute

Ethics & Professionalism

2008

WSBA Family Law Skills Training Institute

Opening the File...

2007

WSBA Solo and Small Firm Conference

20 Critical Pieces of Advice I Wish I'd Heard During My First 5 Years of...Practice

2007

Washington State Bar Association, Solo and Small Practice Section

Family Law Pitfalls to Avoid

2007

AOC Court Facilitator Training

Child Support Issues & Recent Legislation

2006

WSBA CLE

How to Chair a Successful CLE Seminar

2006

Gender & Justice Commission Domestic Violence Seminar

Ethical Representation of the (Alleged) Batterer

2005

WSBA Family Law Section Midyear

Juvenile Law and Title 13 Cases - Part II

2004

WSBA Family Law Section Midyear

Juvenile Practice: CHINS, At Risk Youth and More

2002

WSBA Family Law Section Midyear

Ethics and the Difficult Client

2002

WSBA Family Law Sectin Skills Training Institute

Fee Agreements and New Client Interviews

Languages

English

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