The Law Firm of Jessica M Cotter, PLLC

Jessica is an excellent attorney. I was involved in an extremely high conflict custody dispute that went all the way to a final hearing. Jessica made sure all my concerns were addressed and intelligently argued my case. I was thrilled with the final ruling in my case and feel Jessica’s approach played a crucial part in obtaining that ruling.
Conversely, my ex’s attorney was extremely aggressive and unprofessional, sending an endless barrage of letters that contained empty threats and baseless demands. Jessica only responded to what was necessary and did not inflate my bill with hours spent on needless bickering.
In the end, I was awarded ⁵⁰⁄₅₀ parenting time and joint custody (considering I’m a man, I am very grateful for that decision). While an attorney can’t change the facts of a custody case, they can make sure the proper facts are presented to the court, diligently challenge and disprove false allegations/​forged evidence, and (as much as folks in high conflict disputes hate to hear this) talk down their clients in moments of frustration so as to not exasperate the situation.
Like anyone who feels their parenting rights (and even basic human rights) are being violated by an ex hiding behind his or her attorney, at times I wanted to fight «fire with fire» and retaliate aggressively to allegations and demands I knew to be false, unfair, and completely inappropriate. Jessica wisely reminded me of the bigger picture and, more importantly, the impact increased conflict might have on my child.
In retrospect, this approach was absolutely the right decision in my case and, as cliché as it might sound, in the end «justice was served.» If you want to get back at your ex by paying an attorney to be your arm of harassment, then I’d recommend someone else. If, however, you care about your child’s future and want an attorney who is going to present a very convincing argument on your behalf, I could not recommend Jessica more highly.
Once the dust settles, and your custody/​divorce dispute is over, you’ll come to realize the only two things that really matter are 1.) what the court decides in the final ruling, and 2.) how much it cost you. Based on those two criteria Jessica is one the best attorneys I had the pleasure of retaining (and I’ve retained half a dozen, in several states regarding my case). She helped me win a decision I feel is fair and best for my daughter and she billed me in an extremely ethically manner.
I will always be grateful to Jessica and I know when my child is old enough to appreciate having her father in her life, she will also be thankful of the amazing work Jessica did for our family.
Highly recommended!

I strongly agree with the last review! Poor representation, I am glad that I hired another attorney to represent my case. I wasted $ 4500 to use Jessica Cotter’s services. I wish I have done my homework before using her.