Daimeon Cotton has built his experience in a broad range of legal services. As an advisor and litigator, he has represented companies and individuals in commercial matters and disputes. Mr. Cotton has also facilitated resolutions between disputants in general civil matters as a mediator.
Mr. Cotton concentrates his practice in areas of Employment Law, Workers’ Compensation, and Alternative Dispute Resolution. Offering premium legal services, Mr. Cotton aims to prevent legal disputes, resolve legal disputes efficiently, and add value to his clients.
Education
Wayne State University Law School, J.D.
Wayne State University, M.A.
Specialized Training
Certificate of Training in Civil Court Mediation
Experience
- Williams Acosta, PLLC
- The Miller Law Firm, PC
- Wayne Mediation Center
- 36th District Court Mediation
Bar Admission
Court Admissions
- All Michigan Courts
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Service
- Wolverine Bar Association
- Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) New Lawyers Advisory Board
- Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) Business Law Advisory Board
- Crossroads of Michigan
Honors and Awards
- Michigan Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2017-2019
- The National Black Lawyers – Top 40 Under 40, 2016-2017 (Michigan)
- Michigan Community Resources, Outstanding Service and Dedication, as part of the Nuisance Abatement Team
Publications and Contributions
- The Civil Workplace: Navigating Employee Rights to Demonstrate Protest, The Institute of Continuing Legal Education (Contributor)
- Detroit Smart Pages, Business Newspaper: Columnist
- Straight Law Talk: Blog
- Co-author of Crowdfunding for Nonprofits: Legal Considerations for 501 (c)(3) Tax Exempt Organizations
- Special Assistant to Authors of Michigan Communities and Squatting: What You Need to Know
Presentations and Contributions
- The Civil Workplace: Navigating Employee Rights to Demonstrate Protest, The Institute of Continuing Legal Education (Co-Presenter)
- Wrongful Discharge and Retaliation Litigation, The Institute of Continuing Legal Education (Contributor)
- Employee Discipline for Off-Duty Conduct, The Institute of Continuing Legal Education (Contributor)
- Employment Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation, Law Power Hour TV Show with Barry Keller
- Employment Discharge, Law Power Hour TV Show with Barry Keller
- Avoiding Legal Pitfalls of Owning and Operating a Business, Small Business Revenue Summit with The Merchants Gazette
- 9th Annual Wayne State University Law School’s Professionalism in Action, Group Discussion Leader
- 7th Annual Wayne State University Law School’s Professionalism in Action, Group Discussion Leader
- Crowdfunding for Nonprofits: Legal Guides for Nonprofits and Crowdfunding – Michigan Community Resources
