About

Theodore A. Cotter, Esq. is a dedicated lawyer in Staten Island, New York, with a focus on criminal defense, real estate, probate, and estate planning.

Theodore A. Cotter, Esq. completed his undergraduate studies at Fordham University, College at Lincoln Center in Manhattan. He went on to graduate from Fordham University School of Law in 2008, where he had the opportunity to intern for Professor Abraham Abramovsky [deceased].

After law school, Mr. Cotter gained valuable experience working as an assistant district attorney in the Kings County District Lawyer’s Office. During his time there, he specialized in prosecuting crimes involving juveniles charged as adults and crimes occurring on school grounds.

Following his tenure as an assistant district attorney, Mr. Cotter joined his mother, Roseann F. DiVernieri, Esq., at DiVernieri, DiVernieri, and Cotter, LLP. In his practice, Mr. Cotter focuses on criminal defense matters, real estate transactions, probate and estate administration, and estate planning.

In addition to his legal work, Mr. Cotter is actively involved in the Boy Scouts of America, serving as a committee member for Troop 27 in Oakwood Heights and as a board member for the Staten Island Council. He is also a member of the High Achievers chapter of BNI: Business Networking International.

Legal Issues

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Real Estate Law

Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law

Probate

Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

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Languages

• English: Spoken, Written

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