Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in San Mateo, CA
At McDowall Cotter, we operate as a collaborative legal community dedicated to delivering exceptional client outcomes. Our team combines decades of courtroom and boardroom experience with a client-centric philosophy, ensuring tailored legal strategies for individuals, businesses, and public entities. Rooted in the San Francisco Bay Area for over half a century, we specialize in civil litigation, business counseling, and wealth preservation, leveraging advanced technologies and multidisciplinary perspectives.Our commitment to civility, long-term relationships, and process-driven efficiency ensures clients receive both innovative solutions and concierge-level service. We approach legal challenges with creativity and rigor, prioritizing clarity, integrity, and the protection of our clients' interests and peace of mind.
Services
Civil Litigation
Contract Disputes
Employment Disputes
Insurance Defense
Probate Litigation
Business Counseling
Wealth Preservation
Estate Planning
Trust Administration
Dispute Resolution
Highlights and features
- We offer a collaborative team approach with attorneys, paralegals, and specialists.
- Decades of experience in civil litigation, business, and wealth preservation.
- Client-centric services tailored to specific legal needs and goals.
- Complimentary educational workshops on estate planning and business law.
- Established reputation in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1970.
Services
Civil Litigation
Our civil litigation practice resolves complex disputes through strategic courtroom advocacy and negotiation. We handle contract conflicts, employment issues, insurance defense, and probate litigation, ensuring meticulous preparation and client-focused outcomes. With decades of trial experience, we protect clients' interests while prioritizing cost-effective solutions.
Business Counseling
We provide comprehensive business services including entity formation, employment relations, and succession planning. Our team advises on legal compliance, contract drafting, and dispute resolution, helping businesses navigate regulatory challenges and operational risks. Clients benefit from proactive strategies tailored to long-term growth and stability.
Wealth Preservation
Our wealth preservation services focus on asset protection, trust administration, and intergenerational wealth transfer. We design customized estate plans using advanced legal tools to minimize tax liabilities and ensure seamless asset distribution. Clients receive ongoing guidance to adapt plans to evolving personal and legal landscapes.
People
Jennifer A. Emmaneel
Shareholder
Experienced attorney specializing in civil litigation and business law with a focus on client advocacy and strategic legal solutions.
Roxanne T. Jen
Shareholder
Skilled legal professional with expertise in wealth preservation and estate planning, dedicated to protecting clients' financial legacies.
David S. Rosenbaum
Shareholder
Seasoned litigator and business counselor committed to delivering results-driven legal strategies for corporate and individual clients.
Questions
What areas of law does McDowall Cotter specialize in?
We focus on civil litigation, business counseling, and wealth preservation, including estate planning and trust administration.
Do you offer educational resources for clients?
Yes, we provide complimentary workshops on estate planning, business law, and legal compliance topics.
What regions do you serve?
We primarily serve the San Francisco Bay Area, including San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.
