Initially, Cotten Schmidt, L.L.P. expanded into Louisiana at the end of 2009 when lawyers from the former Abbott Simses firm in New Orleans joined the Fort Worth group. In 2015, we were joined by lawyers from established firms in Corpus Christi and The Woodlands. The addition of each group of lawyers was a result of relationships we had already formed through years of collaboration with one another on large cases for common clients. We were drawn together not only by the successful results we had shared, but also the respect and appreciation we had for one another based upon quality of work, concern for the clients, and the spirit of welcoming cooperation and input from other talented minds.
Because we focus on developing a keen understanding of our clients’ businesses, we are able to tailor a specific, individual case-handling strategy to include new ideas, technology, and creative approaches to billing and fee structures in keeping with each individual client’s needs. We make what works for our clients work for us.
Fort Worth
The Fort Worth office of Cotten Schmidt, L.L.P. began as Kirkley Schmidt & Cotten, L.L.P. in 1992. The founders of the firm had practiced together for several years at a major Fort Worth law firm. By forming a leaner and more efficient organization, we deliver greater value to our organizational and individual clients. Over the course of two decades, our client relationships fueled steady growth, with the firm growing from seven lawyers to 17 by the time we joined forces in 2009 with the former Abbott Simses law firm in New Orleans.
We were honored when, early in our firm’s existence, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company recognized the quality and value of our legal representation by naming us a Primary Law Firm for DuPont – one of less than 40 such Primary Law Firms in the United States. Over the years, we have continued to have the privilege of representing DuPont and many other clients on significant legal matters, not only in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi, but throughout the United States. Despite our firm’s relatively small size, we have repeatedly demonstrated the ability to be major contributors to the defense of nationwide litigation dockets.
Cotten Schmidt, L.L.P.’s Fort Worth office began with a complementary mix of lawyers serving the legal needs of a diverse clientele in both litigation and transactional matters. That has not changed. We continue to represent multinational manufacturers in high-stakes litigation, advise medical practices and other businesses on issues such as contracts and employment matters, and assist individuals with their estate planning, family law, and tax needs. Regardless of the size of the client or the nature of the case, our goal has been, and remains, to obtain the best possible result for our client as cost-effectively as possible.
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