Edward K. "E.K." Cottrell

E.K. Cottrell is a partner with Rivkin Radler LLP and practices in the area of complex commercial litigation. Based in Jacksonville, Florida, his work focuses on Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Banking and Finance, and Litigation – Insurance. He represents insurers, reinsurers, financial institutions, and business entities in a wide range of disputes involving alleged improper market conduct, business practices, fiduciary duties, and regulatory compliance.

E.K. regularly handles class actions and other complex commercial litigation matters in both federal and state courts. His litigation experience spans numerous jurisdictions, including Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington, and West Virginia. He has served as lead class action counsel for Fortune 100 companies and as primary national class action counsel on property and casualty matters for a major insurance company.

In addition to defending corporate clients, E.K. represents companies in affirmative litigation involving business losses arising from breach of contract, insurance fraud, RICO allegations, and deceptive or unfair business practices. These matters have included claims resulting in significant monetary recoveries for his clients. His practice also includes disputes related to banking and finance litigation, insurance coverage, and other general business litigation issues affecting companies operating in Florida and across the United States.