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George M. Cotton Attorney at Law, LLC

George M. Cotton Attorney at Law, LLC from Baton Rouge Louisiana works as Appeals Lawyers, Attorneys, Construction Lawyers, Insurance Lawyers, and Malpractice & Negligence Lawyers. Feel free to contact us at the following contact information.

435 Louisiana Avenue Baton Rouge Louisiana, 70802
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(225)383-0004

(225)383-0022

gcotton(at)lclawllp.com

Last updated 2022-08-11

Specialties of George M. Cotton Attorney at Law, LLC:
  • Appeals Lawyers
  • Attorneys
  • Construction Lawyers
  • Insurance Lawyers
  • Malpractice & Negligence Lawyers
Appeals Lawyers: A challenge to a previous legal determination. An appeal is directed towards a legal power higher than the power making the challenged determination. In most states and the federal system, trial court determinations can be appealed in appeals courts, and appeals court decisions can be appealed in a supreme court. The person pursuing an appeal is called an appellant, while the person defending the lower court’s ruling is the appellee. Appeals can be either discretionary or of right. An appeal of right is one that the higher court must hear, if the losing party demands it, while a discretionary appeal is one that the higher court may, but does not have to, consider. For example, in the federal system, there is an appeal of right from the District Court to the Court of Appeals, but appeals from the Court of Appeals to the Supreme Court are discretionary.
Attorneys: A lawyer is a person who practices law, as an advocate, barrister, attorney, counselor or solicitor or chartered legal executive. Working as a lawyer involves the practical application of abstract legal theories and knowledge to solve specific individualized problems, or to advance the interests of those who hire lawyers to perform legal services. The role of the lawyer varies greatly across legal jurisdictions, and so it can be treated here in only the most general terms.
Construction Lawyers: Construction law is a branch of law that deals with matters relating to building construction, engineering and related fields. It is in essence an amalgam of contract law, commercial law, planning law, employment law and tort. Construction law covers a wide range of legal issues including contract, negligence, bonds and bonding, guarantees and sureties, liens and other security interests, tendering, construction claims, and related consultancy contracts. Construction law affects many participants in the construction industry, including financial institutions, surveyors, architects, builders, engineers, construction workers, and planners.

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