Core Practice Areas
13 VerticalsAbout & Mediation Philosophy
Neutral ProfileDebbie 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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Education
Western State College of Law
J.D. · Law
Class of 1996
UC Irvine
B.A.
Class of 1990
Work History
2 PositionsFounder / 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 HonorsStrathmore’s Who’s Who
Strathmore
2006
Listed from 2006 – 2011
Texas Credentialed Distinguished Mediator
Texas Association of Mediators
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