Dennis J. Cotter
About Dennis J. Cotter
Dennis J. Cotter is a lawyer based in Chicago, IL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2019. Dennis J. Cotter is recognized in the following practice area:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Construction Law
Current Firm: Amundsen Davis LLC
Education: DePaul University, J.D., graduated 1985
Location: Chicago, IL
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