Dale E. Cottingham
About Dale E. Cottingham
Dale E. Cottingham is a lawyer based in Oklahoma City, OK and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2010. Dale E. Cottingham is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Commercial Litigation
- Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
- Energy Law
- Litigation - Environmental
- Oil and Gas Law
- Water Law
Current Firm: Crowe & Dunlevy
Education: Southern Methodist University, J.D., graduated 1982 and Oklahoma Baptist University, BA in English with honors, graduated 1979
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
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