Thomas J. Cotton

Thomas J. Cotton is a commercial litigator. He practices exclusively in the realm of human conflict, representing businesses and individuals in high-stakes litigations. Whether the anticipated lawsuit is expedited or protracted, whether the dispute is plagued with personal grudges or “strictly business,” Tom works nonstop with his clients to satisfy their goals. Tom represents clients in industries that include construction, real estate, marketing, insurance and entertainment. He guides those clients through every imaginable dispute, including non-compete/non-solicitation injunctions, class actions, government enforcement, fraud claims, whistleblower allegations, malpractice lawsuits and bankruptcy. Tom advocates in state and federal courts at every level in New Jersey and New York, from trial level to intermediate appeals to the New Jersey Supreme Court, and serves as national counsel for clients wherever else they might litigate.

Tom is a recognized authority on cutting-edge litigation techniques within state-of-the-art industries. He authors articles and leads conferences on utilizing cost-efficient methods to effectively litigate commercial disputes. Tom regularly puts his skill set at the service of his clients, dedicating himself absolutely to each stage of every representation: from preliminary investigation and discovery, to final judgment and appeal. He takes immense pride in providing his 21st century clients with 21st century legal services.

New Jersey Monthly first selected Tom as a “Rising Star” in business litigation in 2016—after just one calendar year of practice. Few attorneys are ever selected for this prestigious award, and almost none as early in their careers as Tom. He has been selected as a “Rising Star” every year since.