John Cotton

C. John Cotton, a native of Sheridan, Wyoming, has dedicated his legal career to serving clients in personal injury and wrongful death cases. He earned his undergraduate degree from Montana State University in 1978 and completed his Juris Doctorate at the University of Wyoming in 1983. Following his graduation, he clerked in the State District Court and later in the Federal Court for the District of Wyoming until 1987.

Since 1987, C. John Cotton has been actively engaged in private legal practice, focusing his efforts over the past two decades in Gillette, Wyoming. His legal proficiency spans both State and Federal Courts, where he has represented numerous clients in complex personal injury and wrongful death cases.

Admitted to the Wyoming State Bar Association in 1983, C. John Cotton also practices in the Federal Court for the District of Wyoming and the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. His leadership roles include serving as President of the Wyoming Bar Association from 2012 to 2013. He is also a committed member of the Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association and the American Bar Association.

Throughout his career, C. John Cotton has maintained a reputation for being in good standing in both State and Federal Courts, consistently demonstrating his commitment to legal excellence.