Cotkin Law Group - Practice Areas


		Many lawsuits are concluded by judgment following trial on the merits or by case dispositive motions. Litigants not satisfied with the trial court result often appeal to a higher court. Success in the appellate courts requires specialized skills which include both legal scholarship and the ability to draft precise, simple and persuasive briefs. Thus, appellate work has evolved into a discrete practice area within the past two decades. Cotkin Law Group has always recognized the need for appellate expertise. The firm established its own in-house appellate practice shortly after it was founded in 1978. Our attorneys have produced a steady stream of appellate victories for the firm's clients, not only in the California Courts of Appeal and the California Supreme Court, but also in the Federal courts, including the Circuit Courts of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. We are proud to have contributed to the development of law in many of our practice areas, including professional liability and coverage. Robert G. Wilson

		The firm possesses extensive experience in the representation of major creditors and trustees in significant bankruptcy cases, in both the principal bankruptcy context, as well as the litigation of adversary proceedings. Relief from stay, preference and fraudulent transfer actions are handled by the firm. Robert G. Wilson

		The firm provides full-service representation for a range of simple to complex matters, with emphasis on litigation. The firm's attorneys have extensive experience in both Federal and State courts as well as before State and Federal administrative agencies. We provide expertise in such areas as business entity formation and dissolution, employee crime investigation, commercial and bankruptcy litigation, insurance coverage, complex business litigation, employment advice, leasehold related matters and unfair competition claims. Joan M. Cotkin \| Robert G. Wilson \| C. Edward Langhammer, Jr.

		The firm provides full-service employment representation with special emphasis on employment related litigation in Federal and State courts as well as before State and Federal administrative agencies. We provide expertise to our clients in such areas as wrongful termination and discrimination litigation, EEOC, DFEH and Skelly administrative proceedings and claims, employment contract negotiation, review of manuals and policies, employment. Joan M. Cotkin \| Brian R. Hill \| C. Edward Langhammer, Jr. \| Robert G Wilson

		The firm handles domestic relations matters such as dissolution of marriage, dissolution of domestic partnership, mediation and litigation, modifications of child custody, child support, and spousal support orders; pre-dissolution of marriage counseling, domestic violence matters including injunctive relief in marital and non-marital matters, and enforcement of judgments and post-judgment orders. Karen C. Freitas, CFLS \| C. Edward Langhammer, Jr.

		The firm's lawyers have experience in a broad range of issues unique to the insurance industry and its clientele, providing expertise in such areas as property and liability insurance dispute resolution; directors and officers insurance-related dispute resolution; life, accident and health insurance issues; professional liability insurance disputes; reinsurance litigation and arbitration; business insurance litigation; and "bad faith" claims. Joan M. Cotkin \| Terry C. Leuin

		From the inception of our firm, we have represented professionals from many fields, including lawyers and their firms, hospitals, accountants, realtors, insurance agents and brokers, actuaries, and appraisers. Our experience also encompasses litigation involving corporate directors and officers, as well as professional partnerships. Coverage matters related to insured professionals are a natural adjunct of our professional liability practice. Our attorneys have litigated literally thousands of insurance coverage cases involving professional errors and omissions. Insurance policy claims-made provisions, reporting requirements, professional services definitions, and damages issues are familiar subjects to Cotkin & Collins attorneys. Joan M. Cotkin\| Karen C. Freitas \| Brian R. Hill \| Robert G. Wilson


		Many lawsuits are concluded by judgment following trial on the merits or by case dispositive motions. Litigants not satisfied with the trial court result often appeal to a higher court. Success in the appellate courts requires specialized skills which include both legal scholarship and the ability to draft precise, simple and persuasive briefs. Thus, appellate work has evolved into a discrete practice area within the past two decades. Cotkin Law Group has always recognized the need for appellate expertise. The firm established its own in-house appellate practice shortly after it was founded in 1978. Our attorneys have produced a steady stream of appellate victories for the firm's clients, not only in the California Courts of Appeal and the California Supreme Court, but also in the Federal courts, including the Circuit Courts of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. We are proud to have contributed to the development of law in many of our practice areas, including professional liability and coverage. Robert G. Wilson

		The firm possesses extensive experience in the representation of major creditors and trustees in significant bankruptcy cases, in both the principal bankruptcy context, as well as the litigation of adversary proceedings. Relief from stay, preference and fraudulent transfer actions are handled by the firm. Robert G. Wilson

		The firm provides full-service representation for a range of simple to complex matters, with emphasis on litigation. The firm's attorneys have extensive experience in both Federal and State courts as well as before State and Federal administrative agencies. We provide expertise in such areas as business entity formation and dissolution, employee crime investigation, commercial and bankruptcy litigation, insurance coverage, complex business litigation, employment advice, leasehold related matters and unfair competition claims. Joan M. Cotkin \| Robert G. Wilson \| C. Edward Langhammer, Jr.

		The firm provides full-service employment representation with special emphasis on employment related litigation in Federal and State courts as well as before State and Federal administrative agencies. We provide expertise to our clients in such areas as wrongful termination and discrimination litigation, EEOC, DFEH and Skelly administrative proceedings and claims, employment contract negotiation, review of manuals and policies, employment. Joan M. Cotkin \| Brian R. Hill \| C. Edward Langhammer, Jr. \| Robert G Wilson

		The firm handles domestic relations matters such as dissolution of marriage, dissolution of domestic partnership, mediation and litigation, modifications of child custody, child support, and spousal support orders; pre-dissolution of marriage counseling, domestic violence matters including injunctive relief in marital and non-marital matters, and enforcement of judgments and post-judgment orders. Karen C. Freitas, CFLS \| C. Edward Langhammer, Jr.

		The firm's lawyers have experience in a broad range of issues unique to the insurance industry and its clientele, providing expertise in such areas as property and liability insurance dispute resolution; directors and officers insurance-related dispute resolution; life, accident and health insurance issues; professional liability insurance disputes; reinsurance litigation and arbitration; business insurance litigation; and "bad faith" claims. Joan M. Cotkin \| Terry C. Leuin

		From the inception of our firm, we have represented professionals from many fields, including lawyers and their firms, hospitals, accountants, realtors, insurance agents and brokers, actuaries, and appraisers. Our experience also encompasses litigation involving corporate directors and officers, as well as professional partnerships. Coverage matters related to insured professionals are a natural adjunct of our professional liability practice. Our attorneys have litigated literally thousands of insurance coverage cases involving professional errors and omissions. Insurance policy claims-made provisions, reporting requirements, professional services definitions, and damages issues are familiar subjects to Cotkin & Collins attorneys. Joan M. Cotkin\| Karen C. Freitas \| Brian R. Hill \| Robert G. Wilson