Since 1976, Cotton, Gates & Cotton law firm has provided representation to people in need of legal assistance in northwest Florida. Our firm focuses on the following legal matters:

• Criminal Defense
• Real estate Litigation
• Construction Law
• Probate
• Landlord/Tenant
• Family Law
• Personal Injury

Cotton, Gates & Cotton exhibits an exceptional level of client services and is well-known throughout the Florida Panhandle. Our lawyers look forward to hearing from you. Call our firm toll free at (888) 830-5477 or e-mail us to arrange your consultation.

Experience Our Quality Client Service

Cotton, Gates & Cotton believes in representing every client as if we were standing in your shoes. Our attorneys and support staff are dedicated to regular communication with our clients and to responding promptly to every telephone call and e-mail. We are always focused on building client satisfaction and protecting our clients' rights.

About Our Partners

Attorney Byron E. Cotton focuses his practice primarily on criminal defense and real estate-related litigation and probate. Prior to his legal career, Byron founded and managed Choctaw Title, Inc., a real estate closing company.

Attorney Ernest L. "Buddy" Cotton has been practicing law since 1976. His practice focuses solely on criminal defense.

Attorney Michael R. Gates has been practicing criminal defense, personal injury and family law since 1983.

About Our Law Practice

Cotton, Gates & Cotton provides criminal defense to people facing any Florida misdemeanor or felony. We handle cases such as DUI and drug crimes, battery, aggravated battery, assault, sex crimes, grand theft, fraud, and traffic offenses. We are vigorous advocates for our clients and build momentum for a strong defense through various methods.

For both residential and commercial clients, our real estate law services include representation at closings and in litigation of disputes.

Our law firm handles personal injury claims for people who have been injured through the negligence of other individuals and entities.

The firm's family law practice includes handling divorce and its related issues, as well as a variety of other family legal issues.

Our estate planning practice provides a complete line of services that include establishing wills, trusts, "living wills," powers of attorney and guardianships. We also represent executors in probate proceedings.

Please feel welcome to contact Cotton, Gates & Cotton by e-mail or call us toll free at (888) 830-5477 to arrange your consultation. Our office hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with after-hours consultations available by appointment. Consultations are free for individuals needing criminal defense.

Cotton, Gates & Cotton

3 Plew Avenue
Shalimar, FL 32579-1216
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Phone: (888) 830-5477 | Fax: (850) 651-2522

Founded in 1976, the Florida Panhandle law firm of Cotton, Gates & Cotton has represented clients throughout northwest Florida and the Gulf Coast, in communities such as Shalimar, Pensacola, Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Crestview, Navarre, De Funiak Springs, Milton, South Walton, Freeport and Niceville.

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