Lawyer Ms. Amanda L. Cottrell, graduated from
Vanderbilt University, Class of 2005, B.A., summa cum laude Southern Methodist University, Class of 2008, J.D., magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, is now employed by Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP at
2200 Ross Avenue, 24th Floor Dallas, TX 75201.
While being a member of Associations & Memberships:
MembershipsSecretary, Dallas Chapter, Women in White Collar Defense AssociationMember, Oil, Gas & Energy Resources Law Section, State Bar of TexasMember, Energy Section, Dallas Bar Association, Ms. Amanda L. Cottrell is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Ms. Amanda L. Cottrell as your lawyer, you should consider whether Ms. Amanda L. Cottrell 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 Ms. Amanda L. Cottrell has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Ms. Amanda L. Cottrell's office is located at Dallas, TX, 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.
Ms. Amanda L. Cottrell has been admitted in 2008, Texas; U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, Southern & Western Districts of Texas;. His or her practice areas include Litigation, White Collar Defense and Corporate Investigations, Real Estate and Land Use, Land Use Litigation, Bankruptcy and Restructuring, Bankruptcy Litigation, Energy, Infrastructure and Project Finance.
Ms. Amanda L. Cottrell's college and law school education includes Vanderbilt University, Class of 2005, B.A., summa cum laude, Southern Methodist University, Class of 2008, J.D., magna cum laude, Order of the Coif. Other biographical background includes Amanda Cottrell is a partner in the Business Trial Practice Group in the firm’s Dallas office.OverviewAmanda maintains a true generalist trial practice, representing defendants and plaintiffs in complex commercial litigation as well as white collar defense and investigations. Amanda has gone to trial and spearheads pre-trial strategy on cases - large and small - in the areas of bankruptcy, oil and gas, real estate, commercial contracts and telecommunications. She understands her clients’ businesses and unique problems. Amanda helps her clients spot and analyze legal issues and implement practical, business-focused solutions.Amanda is an avid distance runner, earning two varsity letters in cross country and track at Vanderbilt University. Her endurance and mental tenacity shine through in her law practice. Amanda’s efforts have been recognized by colleagues and peers in a variety of legal publications, including Thomson Reuters’ “Texas Rising Stars” (2016-2021), D Magazine’s “Best Lawyers Under 40” (2019-2020) and “Best Lawyers in Dallas - Energy & Natural Resources” (2019).Bankruptcy LitigationAmanda supports the firm’s restructuring practice, providing strategic counsel in contested matters filed in bankruptcy courts from coast to coast. She has represented debtors, lenders and liquidating trustees in complex Chapter 11 cases. Amanda was lead litigation partner in the Seadrill Partners LLC and Alpha Media cases, the latter of which was recognized as the Turnaround. You should contact other
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