Trey Cotten

Trey is an Associate with the Firm. He graduated from Indiana University in 2007 and from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2013. He handles personal injury, insurance coverage, collections and commercial litigation. During his free time, Trey enjoys swimming, reading, and traveling.

Admitted to Practice

State Bar of Michigan

Professional Affiliations

State Bar of Michigan
The Association of Defense Trial Counsel

Trey Cotten

Associate Attorney

Recent News

Liability SD Granted

Plaintiff refused reasonable offers at a facilitation and scoffed at threats of a potential liability Motion for Summary Disposition. The Plaintiff undoubtedly regrets that decision as the SD was eventually granted. Trey Cotten argued that Plaintiff could not create a question of fact on the issue of liability by changing her deposition testimony from a prior recorded statement. The Court found sufficient evidence that demonstrated Plaintiff was the proximate cause of the accident and granted Defendant’s Motion for Summary Disposition with prejudice.

Prior Release Confirmed

Trey Cotton obtained a dismissal of a Plaintiff’s claims for negligence based on prior release. Plaintiff’s counsel argued that there was a question of fact with regard to whether there was clear consideration or a bargain for exchange. The Judge sided with Trey and dismissed the case.