Not every legal matter will require you to hire an attorney. The truth is hiring a lawyer can prevent common mistakes that can occur in self-representation. You could be a well-educated individual and still need to hire an attorney. In fact, most attorneys often hire another attorney to represent him/her in a legal matter.

Imagine you just had an amazing night out with friends. You think you are okay to get behind the wheel and drive yourself home. In reality you might have had too much to drink. All of the sudden you see those blue lights flashing behind you and panic sets in. It important to know your rights in case you find yourself in this situation. If you or someone you know has been arrested for a DUI related matter then it is important to hire an attorney that will fight for you and protect your rights.

Imagine you're driving down the road and then you notice those blue lights in your rearview mirror. Slight panic sets in even though you haven’t done anything wrong. We've all been there. What you do and say can have a significant impact on any legal proceedings that may follow. Your choices are critical regardless if the stop ends in minor traffic violations or an arrest for a more serious crime.

Are You a New Parent? Do You Have Young Children? Have You Thought About What Will Happen to Your Child if Something Were to Happen to You and Your Spouse? Being a new parent is an extremely exciting and positive life event. With that being said, most young or new parents don’t typically sit down and talk (or really even think) about what will happen to their child if something tragic were to happen to them.

In this video Attorney Courtney Cotter will go over some common mistakes she sees in her personal injury cases. The video mainly describes auto accident claims; however, this information extends to slip and fall cases. Give us a call at 865-888-7155 or via email at attorney@cotter-law.com to schedule a free consultation.

Do you have a child? Do you own a home? Then you need an estate plan. A successful estate plan should provide for the management of your financial and personal affairs, as well as management of your health care directives should you be unable to make decisions for yourself in the future. Your estate plan should also provide your wishes for the disposition of your estate after death.

Have you been the victim of a hit and run or were you hit by an uninsured driver on the roadway? Did you know you could receive compensation under the uninsured motorist coverage in your auto insurance policy? UM covers expense relating to the injuries, repairs to your vehicle, and lost wages. Call Cotter Law to schedule a FREE consultation at (865) 888-7155 to speak with an experienced attorney.