In House Counsel

JOSEPH P. COTTINGHAM

**** ******* ***** ● Independence, KY 41051

Cellular: 859-***-**** ● Home: 859-***-**** ● *********@****.***

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

Accomplished attorney with deep insight into the business side of the law with expertise in business organization, purchases and sales, contract negotiations, insurance litigation, and real estate. Experience in working on national multi-million dollar class action cases involving anti-trust and securities fraud, as well as in negotiating and arriving at favorable settlements with insurance companies. Highly organized and adept at arriving at solutions to complex problems. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the Federal Bar for the Eastern District of Kentucky.

EXPERIENCE

Joseph P. Cottingham, Attorney at Law, Alexandria, KY 2003–Present

Attorney

Represent individuals and businesses in various legal matters, including business organization, business transactions, contract negotiations, insurance, and real estate. Consistently referred additional clients from current clients. Assist numerous clients negotiate favorable settlements with insurance companies.

Parry, Deering, Futscher & Sparks PSC, Covington, KY 2006–Present

Contract Attorney

Perform extensive discovery and provide case synopses to lead counsel. Undertake the production and review of various documents for the litigation of class action securities cases.

• Was instrumental in reaching a $75 million settlement of a nationwide shareholder derivative suit.

• Helped to establish the electronic discovery form.

• Recognized for financial prowess and awarded with a bonus for doing an outstanding job.

Kenton County Attorney's Office, Covington, KY 2004–2005

Assistant County Attorney

Prosecuted misdemeanors from arraignment to final disposition; won the vast majority of cases that went to trial.

• Headed a four-member team, as lead attorney, for the prosecution of domestic violence offenders.

• Participated as a member of the interdisciplinary Northern Kentucky Domestic Violence Prevention Council, a collaborative community committee working to stop domestic violence.

• Developed additional forms for processing cases.

Arnzen, Parry & Wentz, Covington, KY 2001–2001

Law Clerk

Maintained class action settlement database and researched relevant class action insurance litigation issues.

Cottingham True Value Hardware, Alexandria, KY 1996–2004

General Manager

Managed employees, inventory control, and supervised the business financials.

Fidelity Investments, Blue Ash, OH 1993–1996

Mutual Fund Specialist

Provided expertise on various investment products, including IRAs, 401Ks, 403Bs, and annuities.

EDUCATION

Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Highland Heights, KY

Juris Doctor

Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY

Bachelor of Science in Finance

AFFILIATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS

Financial Regulatory Authority Arbitrator (FINRA)

Member: Kentucky Bar Association and Northern Kentucky Bar Association

Chairman, City of Independence Code Enforcement Board and Ethics Board

General Counsel, the Southern Campbell County Fire District

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