Michael W. Cotter
Michael W. Cotter (born July 7, 1949) is an American attorney who served as the United States Attorney for the District of Montana from 2009 to 2017.[1][2]
Michael W. Cotter | |
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| United States Attorney for the District of Montana | |
| In office December 30, 2009 – March 10, 2017 | |
| President | Barack Obama Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | William W. Mercer |
| Succeeded by | Kurt Alme |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 7, 1949 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Patricia O'Brien Cotter |
| Education | University of Notre Dame (B.A., J.D.) University of Utah (B.B.A) |
Education
Cotter graduated from the University of Notre Dame, received his Business Administration degree from the University of Utah and received his Juris Doctor. from the Notre Dame Law School.[3]
Legal career
He began his legal career as an associate at the Law Offices of John C. Hoyt, later forming the Cotter & Cotter Law Firm with his wife, Patricia O'Brien Cotter. From 2000–2009, he was the sole practitioner at Michael W. Cotter, P.C. in Helena, Montana.[3]
Military service
Cotter served on active duty with the United States Army from 1972 to 1974 and was honorably discharged as a First Lieutenant.[3]
See also
References
- "Helena lawyer Michael Cotter confirmed as U.S. attorney for District of Montana". missoulian.com. 2009-12-28. Retrieved 2017-04-10.
- "Meet the U.S. Attorney". Justice.gov. Archived from the original on 2016-02-08. Retrieved 2017-04-10.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
- "President Obama Nominates Richard Callahan Michael Cotter Nicholas Klinefeldt and Stephanie Rose to be U.S. Attorneys". September 25, 2009. Archived from the original on January 20, 2017. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
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