It has been said that litigators make exceptional business counselors. They are creative, have an eye for detail, understand the potential fallout of ill-conceived or poorly drafted contracts, and know how to help their clients avoid unnecessary exposure. At McDowall Cotter, we combine consummate litigation skills with business acumen accrued over decades in Silicon Valley.

We provide counsel to small-business and corporate decision makers alike, helping them comply with the law without jeopardizing their competitive advantage. We are responsive—reacting quickly and decisively when business opportunities call for immediate action—and proactive, forever anticipating changes in laws that affect our clients' concerns. But perhaps most important, we are business owners ourselves. We know the demands (and the joys) of enterprise and we take pride in advocating on its behalf.