About Tim
I’m Tim Cotter, a trial attorney and a dedicated advocate for those who have been seriously harmed.
Our Story
Welcome to Cotter Law
Before I became a lawyer, I served my country in the United States Air Force, and later, the Department of Defense as a Fire Captain and Paramedic—with 32 years of service on the front lines.
There is no way to learn how to lead under pressure in a classroom. I spent my career in the midst of unmitigated, rapidly evolving crises—exchanging chaos for order, panic for calm, and taking decisive action when every second mattered.
Today, I bring that same fireground command presence into the courtroom—unshakable under pressure, precise in execution, and relentlessly focused on justice for those who have been wronged. In the fire service, we say: “Firefighters aren’t molded like clay—they’re hammered like brass.” That’s the imprint I carry and the experience I bring to every case I handle at Cotter Law.
I focus on personal injury and civil rights litigation, guided by compassion, duty, and an unyielding pursuit of justice. Whether it’s a catastrophic injury, a civil rights violation by police, or government negligence, I work to hold powerful institutions accountable and restore what’s been taken from my clients.
Like a master watchmaker, I understand the intricate mechanisms of each case—analyzing every component, applying strategic precision, and crafting the strongest path to justice. Every fact matters. Every move counts.
At Cotter Law, I promise honesty, hard work, and a laser focus on what matters: achieving justice for those I serve. I represent real people—people who have been hurt, silenced, or left behind. I show up. I speak plainly. And I face complex problems with confidence and clarity.
If you’re ready to take action, I’m ready to lead—let’s talk.
Mission
To serve the injured with compassion, integrity, and precision—providing honest, client-centered legal representation that makes a meaningful impact, restores dignity, and holds wrongdoers accountable.
Our Vision
We stand at the front lines of justice for the injured—fearless in advocacy, relentless in pursuit, and unwavering in our belief that the law can restore what negligence has taken. Our vision is to build a law firm known for its compassion, integrity, and impact—where injured clients are truly seen, skillfully represented, and powerfully restored through justice.
Values
This law firm is grounded in values forged through decades of public service and a relentless commitment to justice:
- Compassion – Understanding our clients’ pain, treating the injured with dignity, and responding with care and empathy.
- Service – Putting people first, with the heart of a first responder.
- Impact – Pursuing meaningful outcomes that restore lives and make a difference.
- Justice – Standing up for fairness and the rule of law.
- Integrity – Doing what’s right, always.
- Accuracy – Paying attention to every detail, ensuring precision in every fact, record, and argument.
- Excellence – Meticulous, prepared, and relentless in advocacy.
- Accountability and Trust – Holding ourselves and others to the highest standards—building lasting relationships through honesty, transparency, and responsibility.