John Paul Cotter

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Pepperdine University, B.S., 1986; University of California at Los Angeles
Law School Attended:
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D., 1991
Year of First Admission:
1992
Admission:
1992, California; 1992, U.S. District Court, Central District of California; U.S. District Court, Northern District of California; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
ISLN:
901049085

Areas of Practice (8)

  • Trucking Defense
  • Personal Injury Defense
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Insurance Bad Faith Defense
  • Railroad litigation
  • Insurance Defense
  • Transportation
  • Admiralty and Maritime Law

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (23 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge
  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0
  • Communication

    4.9/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 02/01/13 in General Practice

    John possesses all of the qualities both professionally and personally that merit the highest rating possible.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/04/13 in Personal Injury

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 01/04/13 in Transportation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 01/04/13 in General Practice

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 01/04/13 in Litigation

    I have the highest regard for John and his ability

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 12/13/12 in Litigation

    Very professional.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other Law Firm Position on 12/07/12 in Personal Injury Defense

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other Law Firm Position on 12/07/12 in Insurance Coverage

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other Law Firm Position on 12/07/12 in Personal Injury

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Marketing Partner on 12/06/12 in Transportation Liability

    John has established himself as a true expert in the area of transportion liability, defending many trucking companies and railroads. He is fair, yet firm and has had many successful trials. At the same time, he knows when negotiation and settlemen... Read more

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John Paul Cotter: Partner at Diepenbrock & Cotter, LLP
  • Sacramento, CA
    1435 River Park Drive, Suite 400
    Sacramento, CA 95815