Lawyer Patrick J. Cotter, graduated from Illinois State University, B.S., 1978 New York University, J.D., 1982, is now employed by Barnes & Thornburg LLP at One North Wacker Drive, Suite 4400 Chicago, IL 60606.

While being a member of Illinois State and American Bar Associations; National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys., Patrick J. Cotter is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Patrick J. Cotter as your lawyer, you should consider whether Patrick J. Cotter offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Patrick J. Cotter has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Patrick J. Cotter's office is located at Chicago, IL, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Patrick J. Cotter has been admitted in 1983, New York; 1987, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit; 1990, Illinois; 1998, U.S. District Court, Northern and Central Districts of Illinois and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit; 1999, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana; 2002, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin. His or her practice areas include White Collar Criminal Defense.

Patrick J. Cotter's college and law school education includes Illinois State University, B.S., 1978, New York University, J.D., 1982. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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