Lisa Long Cotten
Attorney Lisa Long Cotton has time and again proven herself to be a dedicated and exceptional attorney with a diverse knowledge of South Carolina law that allows her to provide each of her clients with strategic investigation and representation. After spending her early legal career representing disadvantaged clients in housing, consumer, and family law, she began work as an Assistant Solicitor for Ninth Judicial Court. Ms. Cotton joined The Mike Kelly Law Group in 2006.
Lisa draws from years of experience and a diverse practice area to counsel clients in a variety of legal disputes:
- Worker’s Compensation
- Social Security Disability
- Personal Injury
- Auto Dealer Fraud
- Medical Malpractice
- Family Law
She serves her clients with highly focused and dedicated legal representation.
Legal Career
Lisa began her legal career working as a staff attorney for Carolina Regional Legal Services. She provided legal assistance to disadvantaged clients in the areas of housing, consumer, and family law.
In 1999, she relocated to Charleston and served as an Assistant Solicitor (prosecutor) for the Ninth Judicial Circuit (Charleston & Berkeley Counties).
Lisa ventured into private practice operating the Law Offices of Lisa Long Cotten in North Charleston, South Carolina. She concentrated on representing clients in criminal defense, personal injury, worker’s compensation, and family law matters.
Educational Awards and Affiliations
Lisa is a personable and intelligent attorney. She received the Trustee Endowment Scholarship during her undergraduate years and the Merit Scholarship while obtaining her law degree.
She has taught criminal law courses as an adjunct professor at Trident Technical College Palmer Campus in Charleston, South Carolina.
Lisa has been duly initiated into Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
Admitted to Practice
- South Carolina Bar (1998)
- U.S. District Court-District of South Carolina (2003)
Education
- Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, University of South Carolina (1995). Columbia, South Carolina
- Juris Doctor, University of South Carolina (1998).
Professional Organizations
- South Carolina Bar Association—Member, Fee Dispute Committee (2004-2005)
- Charleston County Bar Association—Member, Executive Committee (2001-2002, 2004-2005)
- Richland County Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- South Carolina Black Lawyers Association
- South Carolina Women Lawyers Association
Latest News
Lisa Cotten has been nominated for a leadership position as a Council Member under the Workers' Compensation Section of the SC Bar.
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