Cotter Law Group is a premier securities litigation and commercial law firm specializing in FINRA arbitrations and complex business disputes, distinguished as one of the largest securities dispute resolution practices in the Northeast. The firm is renowned for its aggressive advocacy on behalf of investors and businesses, combining deep financial industry insight with seasoned litigation expertise to deliver exceptional results.
The firm’s unique approach is shaped by founder Jesse C. Cotter’s background in investment banking and the team’s collective experience in finance, enabling them to craft tailored legal strategies for each case. They represent a diverse clientele including individual investors, Fortune 500 companies, real estate developers, private lenders, tech startups, and financial advisory firms, focusing on maximizing recoveries and achieving strategic business objectives through meticulous case analysis and innovative litigation tactics.
Services Offered
- Securities Litigation (FINRA Arbitrations)
- Representation in Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Arbitrations
- Unsuitability claims
- Securities fraud
- Churning
- Fund switching
- Unauthorized trading
- Unlicensed trading
- Commercial Litigation
- Breach of contract
- Breach of fiduciary duty
- Fraud and misrepresentation
- Fraudulent conveyances
- Tortious interference with contract
- Tortious interference with business relations
- Design professional malpractice litigation
- Mechanic’s liens
- Shareholder derivative actions
- Piercing the corporate veil
- Real estate litigation
- Home improvement contractor disputes
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Appellate Litigation
- Real Estate Transactions
- Commercial Real Estate Transactions
- Residential Real Estate Transactions
- Single-family home transactions
- Condominium transactions
- Co-op transactions
- Title and deed issues
- Easements and right-of-way issues
- Construction and architect agreements
The firm is highly active in appellate courts, with successful outcomes in the First, Second, and Fourth Appellate Departments in New York, and has been featured in over 100 media outlets for its high-profile cases. They serve clients throughout New York Tri-State area and handle cases with national reach.
