Mountain State Attorneys

Four principal practices. One view of the whole problem.

Legal problems rarely stay inside one doctrinal box. A criminal allegation can affect a family case. An owner dispute can become litigation. A contract decision can determine leverage years later. Our practice structure makes those connections visible without diluting the focus each matter requires.

A comfortable place to begin

Let’s talk about what you need.

You don’t need to have it all figured out. A general idea of what’s happening is enough to start a conversation.

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Joshua R. KotterFounder & managing partner · JD, MBAMeet the attorney

Is the first consultation free?: Yes. Your initial consultation is free, with no obligation to hire the firm.
Who will get back to me?: A firm attorney generally responds first, so you can begin with someone who understands legal questions.
How soon should I hear back?: Usually the same business day, during our office hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Mountain Time. Response times can vary.
Can we speak by phone or Zoom?: Yes. Telephone and Zoom consultations are available, so you can speak with us without coming to the office.
When will I know the legal fees?: We explain legal fees before you hire our firm, so you can make an informed decision.
What should I have ready?: Just a brief overview and any urgent dates you know about. You don’t need a polished explanation. Save detailed sensitive information for your conversation with an attorney.

Find the right starting point

Begin with the issue demanding attention now.

Each practice page explains the work at a high level. The focused service pages below answer narrower questions without fragmenting the firm into repetitive, search-driven pages.

Criminal Defense

Protect the person, the record, and the future beyond the charge.

Defense for investigations, arrests, felony and misdemeanor charges, and the consequences that can follow into work, family, licensing, and reputation.

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Civil Litigation

Resolve the dispute without losing sight of the objective.

Plaintiff and defense counsel for contract, ownership, fiduciary, fraud, property, injunction, and other consequential civil disputes.

Explore Civil Litigation

Business & Transactional Law

Legal structure and judgment designed around how the business actually operates.

Counsel for formation, governance, contracts, transactions, acquisitions, risk, and executive decisions across the business life cycle.

Explore Business & Transactional Law

Family Law

Clear decisions for a transition that affects daily life.

Counsel for divorce, custody, parent-time, support, property, modification, enforcement, and urgent family-law concerns.

Explore Family Law

Selected additional matters

Focused work beyond the four principal practices.

The firm also evaluates selected estate-planning, securities and investment, and international or Indigenous-rights matters. Scope, jurisdiction, conflicts, and the appropriate legal team are confirmed before engagement.

Additional service

Estate Planning

A will or trust is only one part of the work. Incapacity, beneficiary designations, property ownership, family circumstances, business interests, decision-making authority, and administration must fit together.

Additional service

Securities & Investment Law

Capital raising, ownership interests, profit-sharing arrangements, private offerings, disclosure, sales activity, and investment disputes can implicate overlapping federal and state rules.

Additional service

International & Indigenous Rights

International and Indigenous-rights matters can involve sovereignty, governance, recognition, jurisdiction, agreements, cultural interests, organizational authority, and coordination among multiple legal systems.

When the categories overlap

We start with the decision—not the label.

You do not need to diagnose the practice area before contacting the firm. Explain what happened, what is at risk, and what must happen next. We can identify the immediate legal track and the related issues that should be considered with it.

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