Don Cotton
After starting his legal career defending against medical device and medical malpractice claims, Don R. Cotton left the “dark side” and joined The Bob Richardson Law Firm in 1992.
Don focuses his practice on assisting accident victims and their families in personal injury and wrongful death cases. He has successfully settled and tried cases ranging from minor-impact car accidents to catastrophic medical malpractice actions.
He recently won an appeal in the Texas Supreme Court in Tanner, et al. v. Nationwide Mutual First Insurance Co., which will preserve the rights of all Texans against automobile liability insurance companies who try to get out of paying valid claims.
“I used to work for one of the largest law firms in the United States, and when I did, I represented insurance companies. I represented corporations. But working for The Bob Richardson Law Firm has given me the chance to represent real people,” Don says.
“Now, I know that if I have a trial victory or I negotiate a great settlement, it’s not just one of a thousand on an insurance company’s ledger. It’s the only case for my client, and it means more to them than it does to anyone else. So, I know that I can make a difference in their lives, and I can help real people – not just faceless insurance companies and corporations.”
Don earned his B.A. degree in History and Psychology from the University of Kansas, where he was a member of the KU Honors College. He received several other academic awards and scholarships, and he developed an undying devotion to the Kansas Jayhawks basketball team.
He went on to earn his law degree, with honors, from the University of Texas School of Law.
While a law student, Don developed a strong interest in litigation and trial work as a member of the National Mock Trial Team and the winner of numerous mock trial and moot court competitions and awards. Don received several honors grades for his course work and served several prestigious internships with leading law firms in Texas.
Despite his Jayhawk roots, Don now considers himself a Longhorn as well.
Don is married to a school nurse manager, and he is the proud father of two teenagers.
