Cotten Schmidt LLP: Law Firm Profile

Admiralty and Maritime Law
Admiralty Law
Maritime Law
Vessel Sinkings
Vessel Collisions
The Jones Act
Seaman's Protection Act
Death on the High Seas Act
Maritime Injuries
Maritime Personal Injury
Maritime Wrongful Death
Accidents at Sea
The Limitations of Liability Act
Appellate Practice
Arbitration
Mediation
Banking Law
Business Law
Business Litigation
Business Formation
Business Planning
Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures
Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property Licensing
Buying and Selling of Businesses
Joint Ventures
Franchises and Franchising
Stock Purchase Agreements
Employment Contracts
Employment Law
ADA and ADEA Compliance
COBRA Compliance
EEOC Compliance
Employee Handbook Preparation and Updates
Fair Labor Standards Act Compliance
FMLA Administration and Compliance
HIPAA Compliance
Severance Agreements
Wage and Hour Administration
Workers’ Compensation Insurance Programs
Commercial Law
Commercial Litigation
Corporate Law
Corporate Litigation
Condemnation
Zoning, Planning and Land Use
Eminent Domain
Construction Law
Construction Accidents
Construction Defects
Construction Litigation
Construction Contract Disputes
Environmental Litigation
Estate Planning
Estate Litigation
Trusts and Estates
Wills and Probate
Living Wills
Contested Wills
Trust Administration
Probate Administration
Probate
Probate Litigation
Irrevocable Trusts
Revocable Trusts
Special Needs Trusts
Living Trusts
Pet Trusts
Guardianship and Conservatorship
Advanced Healthcare Directives
Medical Power of Attorney
Durable Power of Attorney
Powers of Attorney
Asset Protection
Estate and Gift Taxation
Family Law
Divorce
Child Custody
Child Support
Spousal Support
Premarital Agreements
Prenuptial Agreements
Postnuptial Agreements
Visitation Rights
Grandparents Custody and Visitation Rights
Fathers Rights
Divorce Modification Agreements
Child Custody Modification Agreements
Alimony
Legal Separation
Surrogacy Law
Adoptions
FELA
Health Care
Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA)
Insurance Bad Faith
Insurance Defense
Health Care Fraud
Health Care Audits
Health Care Litiigation
Health Care Compliance
Oil and Gas
Oil Field Accidents
Personal Injury
Automobile Accidents
Trucking Accidents
Wrongful Death
Premises Liability
Products Liability
Professional Liability
Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Mass Torts
Real Estate
Commercial Real Estate

4.9/5.0 (23 reviews)

Legal Knowledge
4.9/5.0
Analytical Capability
4.9/5.0
Judgment
4.9/5.0
Communication
4.8/5.0
Legal Experience
5.0/5.0

5.0/5.0 Review for Frank Jacobini II by a Attorney on 04/01/19 in Real Estate

I have called on Frank for assistance on real estate and business issues. He has always been very helpful and knowledgeable. He understands the issues and was able to help me find solutions to problems facing my clients.

I have called on Frank for assistance on real estate and business issues. He has always been very helpful and knowledgeable. He understands the issues and was able to help me find solutions to problems facing my clients. Read less
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5.0/5.0 Review for Frank Jacobini II by a Attorney on 04/01/19 in Commercial Litigation

Frank is a good lawyer. He cares about his clients. He is detail oriented and his preparation is through

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5.0/5.0 Review for Frank Jacobini II by a Partner on 04/01/19 in Litigation

Mr. Jacobini is an experienced litigator, with expertise in construction. I'm aware of at least one case in which he set an important precedent regarding the non-necessity of filing a certificate of merit when suing a design professional (engineer) w... Read more
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Mr. Jacobini is an experienced litigator, with expertise in construction. I'm aware of at least one case in which he set an important precedent regarding the non-necessity of filing a certificate of merit when suing a design professional (engineer) when the professional served as a construction manager on a construction project. I enjoy working with him and find him to be collegial yet zealous on behalf of his clients. Read less
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5.0/5.0 Review for Paul Lavelle by a Partner on 02/24/13 in Products Liability

Paul Lavelle is an excellent attorney who handles all matters very well. He is intelligent and ethical.

Paul Lavelle is an excellent attorney who handles all matters very well. He is intelligent and ethical. Read less
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5.0/5.0 Review for Mr. Tom Harrison by a Managing Partner on 08/30/11 in Civil Litigation

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5.0/5.0 Review for Mr. Gene Ward by a Partner on 08/30/11 in Business Litigation

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5.0/5.0 Review for Mr. Tom Harrison by a Managing Partner on 08/30/11 in Civil Litigation

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4.8/5.0 Review for Frank Jacobini II by a Attorney on 04/03/19 in Real Estate

I have worked with Frank on several occasions in various legal matters, principally real estate, and have found him to be very knowledgeable and forthright. In addition, I worked with him in the Tarrant County Bar Assoc. mentor committee where we bo... Read more
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I have worked with Frank on several occasions in various legal matters, principally real estate, and have found him to be very knowledgeable and forthright. In addition, I worked with him in the Tarrant County Bar Assoc. mentor committee where we both spoke to the younger lawyers to help them learn practical tips in how to practice law and deal with the public consumers. Read less
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4.8/5.0 Review for Mr. Steven Gordon by a Partner on 05/17/10 in Products Liability

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4.6/5.0 Review for Frank Jacobini II by a Attorney on 04/03/19 in Litigation

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