Trusted for Five Generations. Proven in Courtrooms Across Connecticut.
At the Cotter Law Firm, we bring four generations of legal expertise to the table, offering clear direction, steady advocacy, and the strength to fight for what matters most.
Whether you’re facing a workers' compensation claim, personal injury case, or complex litigation, we provide the personal attention of a boutique firm with the firepower to take on even the toughest cases.
Legal challenges can feel like uncharted waters, but you don’t have to navigate them alone.
Complex
Litigation
Complex litigation refers to a particular kind of civil case that involves multiple attorneys working together and/or multiple parties being sued and represented.
Criminal
Litigation
Criminal litigation refers to the process of trying a criminal defendant in a court of law.
Civil
Litigation
A legal process involving a dispute between two parties that isn't based on criminal actions.
Workers' Compensation
We can help you file a comprehensive claim and/or appeal the denial of your claim.
Personal
Injury
Individuals whom claim to have been injured, physically or mentally, as a result of the negligence of a person, company, government agency or any entity.
Area of Expertise:
Experience in all Connecticut Federal and State Courts
A Steady Hand. A Fierce Advocate.
For generations, the Cotter name has been trusted to fight for people, not just cases. When the legal waters get rough, you need an advocate who knows the way forward—and won’t back down.
Contact us today and take the first step toward resolution.
80 FERRY BLVD.
STRATFORD, CT 06615
203-502-2026
Experienced Hands at the Helm
Attorney Thomas Galvin Cotter, Esq. has spent over 30 years representing clients across Connecticut’s state and federal courts. As a seasoned City Attorney and trial lawyer, and former Workers’ Compensation Judge, he knows how the system works and how to make it work for you.