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Debbie Cotton

Divorce Mediator

“Divorce Mediator at The Cotton Law Firm, PLLC”

San Antonio, Texas
30+Years Exp

Core Practice Areas

13 Verticals
✓Family Law Mediation
✓Divorce & Separation
✓Child Custody & Visitation
✓Child Support Disputes
✓Marital Property Division
✓Elder Law & Care Disputes
✓Landlord-Tenant Disputes
✓Boundary Line Disputes
✓Homeowners Association (HOA) Disputes
✓Trust Administration Disputes
✓Guardianship Disputes
✓Inheritance Disputes
✓Conservatorship Issues
✓Certified Neutral
✓Court-Approved ADR

About & Mediation Philosophy

Neutral Profile

Debbie Cotton is an experienced Litigator and Mediator who understands how stressful the legal process can be for those involved in a dispute. Debbie uses those experiences to assist parties in reaching an amicable resolution through mediation. Debbie's post graduate studies in early childhood development led her to a 16 year practice in the area of Family Law, and having children in her local schools brought her into education, where she has served on her local school board from 2004 - 2016. Debbie now serves the community as a Mediator focusing on high conflict cases. Cotton Legal Solutions was formed in 2014 as an answer to a much needed demand for neutral and collaborative services. As a DRPA trained mediator since 1997, Debbie has helped hundreds of clients in her community. In addition she volunteers at the Orange County Superior Courts and with the Orange County Bar Association, being assigned to the most difficult, highly charged cases. Debbie’s well versed on all areas of Family Law, including: - Dissolution of Marriage - Child Support - Spousal Support - Custody/Visitation - Division of Community Property Debbie is also trained and is listed on the Court panel as an: - Eldercaring Coordinator - Elder Mediator - Probate Mediator As a natural fit to the emotionally charged areas, Debbie has also been successful in mediating: - Neighbor disputes - HOA issues - Small claims - Unlawful detainers

Credentials & Institutional Standing

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License

Attorney

Education

Western State College of Law

J.D. · Law

Class of 1996

UC Irvine

B.A.

Class of 1990

Work History

2 Positions

Founder / Mediator

Cotton Legal Solutions (The Cotton Law Firm, PLLC)

2014 – Present

Formed as an answer to a much needed demand for neutral and collaborative services.

Board Member

Local School Board

2004 – 2016

Honors & Recognition

2 Honors

Strathmore’s Who’s Who

Strathmore

2006

Listed from 2006 – 2011

Texas Credentialed Distinguished Mediator

Texas Association of Mediators

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