1990, Ohio; 1991, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
ISLN:
911320341
Areas of Practice (11)
Personal Injury
Litigation
Domestic Relations
Business Law
Corporate Law
Collections
Criminal
General Practice
Personal Injury Law
Criminal Defense
Estate Planning, Trust and Probate
Peer Reviews
4.5/5.0(1 review)
Legal Knowledge
4.5/5.0
Analytical Capability
4.5/5.0
Judgment
4.5/5.0
Communication
4.5/5.0
Legal Experience
4.5/5.0
5.0/5.0
Rated
by a Partner
on 04/30/12
in Collections
I have had a few cases with Mr. Kotnik over the years and he was always a pleasure to work with. He is knowledgeable, courteous, prompt and on top of the case.
I have had a few cases with Mr. Kotnik over the years and he was always a pleasure to work with. He is knowledgeable, courteous, prompt and on top of the case.
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