Dennis B Cotter, Insurance Attorney in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan
Over 53 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance, Personal Injury, and Product Liability · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Grosse Pointe Park, MI
Practicing insurance in Grosse Pointe Park since 1973.
- 53+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 4
- Bar admissions
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Dennis B Cotter is an attorney based in Grosse Pointe Park, MI. The practice focuses on Insurance, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Dennis has over 53 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Grosse Pointe Park, MI
- Experience
- over 53 years
- Known for
- Insurance · Personal Injury · Product Liability
- Handles Insurance, Personal Injury, and Product Liability matters from Grosse Pointe Park, MI.
- Over 53 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Dennis B Cotter: Dennis B Cotter is an attorney based in Grosse Pointe Park, MI. The practice focuses on Insurance, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Dennis has over 53 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Dennis takes on
Dennis concentrates on insurance, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Dennis handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance
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Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Insurance cases in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan
Dennis takes insurance matters in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Dennis agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan
Dennis takes personal injury matters in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Dennis agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan
Dennis takes product liability matters in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Dennis agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Dennis B Cotter — insurance lawyer in Grosse Pointe Park
Dennis B Cotter is an attorney based in Grosse Pointe Park, MI. The practice focuses on Insurance, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Dennis has over 53 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Dennis B Cotter is a lawyer practicing insurance defense law, negligence law, products liability law. Dennis received a degree from University of Michigan in 1967, and has been licensed for 53 years. Dennis practices in Grosse Pointe Park, MI.
Working with Dennis on a insurance matter
Dennis B Cotter is a lawyer practicing insurance defense law, negligence law, products liability law. Dennis received a degree from University of Michigan in 1967, and has been licensed for 53 years. Dennis practices in Grosse Pointe Park, MI.
Clients Dennis works with
Dennis reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance, personal injury, and product liability matters in Grosse Pointe Park and the surrounding Michigan area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Michigan
J.D. B.S.E.M.E. · 1973
University of Michigan
B.S.E.M.E. University · 1967
Jurisdictions
Dennis's state bar admissions
U.S. District Court,
2000 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
1974 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1973 · ACTIVE
Michigan
1973 · ACTIVE
Dennis studied at J.D. B.S.E.M.E. in University of Michigan and B.S.E.M.E. University in University of Michigan.
Law school and academic background
Dennis completed J.D. B.S.E.M.E. in University of Michigan and B.S.E.M.E. University in University of Michigan. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Dennis runs in Michigan is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Dennis has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Locations
Dennis B Cotter's office in Grosse Pointe Park
Dennis's primary office is at 1274 Audubon Rd, Grosse Pointe Park, MI, 48230-1152. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Dennis B Cotter — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Dennis. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing insurance attorneys in Grosse Pointe Park.
5.0
1 client review
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How to hire Dennis B Cotter — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Dennis usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Dennis charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dennis's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Dennis will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a insurance attorney in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan
A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Dennis
Dennis discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every insurance matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Dennis confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Dennis's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Dennis B Cotter
How much does it cost to hire Dennis for a insurance case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Dennis walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Dennis offer a free consultation?
Dennis charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dennis's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Dennis's current terms during booking.
How long do insurance cases in Michigan typically take?
Simple insurance matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Dennis gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Dennis take my case if I'm outside Grosse Pointe Park?
Dennis is licensed in Michigan. Matters governed by Michigan law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Dennis will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Dennis?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Dennis will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Dennis accepting new insurance clients right now?
Dennis's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Insurance attorneys serving Grosse Pointe Park, Detroit and Grand Rapids in Michigan
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