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PRACTICE AREAS AND SERVICES

Jim Cossitt has over 20 years experience in Business/Consumer and Bankruptcy Law. Using our depth of experience and expertise we will assess your situation and help decide which services are best for your situation.  CONTACT US to set up a personal consultation. 

BANKRUPTCY COUNSEL & NEGOTIATION WORKOUTS  

Bankruptcy can be an intricate legal process. The devil is in the details—without expert legal advice the process can be overwhelming. We can provide clear solutions to the most complex debt issues.  If we decide bankruptcy isn’t your best option, we can also assist with negotiations and workouts or suggest other options. Our goal is to make resolving your debt issues as quick and painless as possible so you can get a fresh financial start.  

CLICK HERE for more information on our bankruptcy services, which include:

  • Small Business Debtors
  • Bankruptcy Court Litigation
  • Counseling
  • Negotiation & Workouts
  • Creditor Representation
  • Consumer Debtor Representation
  • Tax Planning in Bankruptcy
  • Representation of Officers of Debtor Companies 

BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL LITIGATION

We regularly represent clients in a wide range of business and commercial disputes.  When necessary, we can litigate court cases ranging from the simplest to the most complex. Our ultimate goal is to achieve the best result for the least possible cost. When appropriate, we may enlist assistance from lawyers in specialties outside of our core areas of expertise.  

When litigation is not the most efficient solution, we represent clients in the full range of alternate dispute resolution methods including arbitration, mediation, and negotiated settlements related to:

  • Breach of contract / contract disputes
  • Fraud
  • Non-payment / collection of business debts
  • Covenants not to compete
  • Landlord / tenant matters

REAL ESTATE & LANDLORD/TENANT LAW

We provide specialized representation and advice in a wide range of real estate related matters such as construction, water law, leasing, property rights, and landlord/tenant disputes. We advise individuals and businesses in matters such as:

  • Representation and negotiation in contractual misunderstandings between landlords and tenants.
    • Eviction
    • Forcible entry and detainer
    • Representation of landlords in bankruptcy cases
    • Lease drafting and review
  • Legal guidance to individuals and businesses in all areas of water law, including activities to acquire and preserve surface and ground water rights.
  • Counsel real estate owners, operators and lenders in all aspects of real estate acquisition and disposition, including:  
    • Land sale transaction
    • Easement and access matters
    • Boundary disputes
    • Construction defect
    • Foreclosure & liens
    • Farm and ranch real estate issues
    • Restrictive convenants
    • Trust indentures and mortgages

CONSTRUCTION LAW

Cossitt Law has represented contractor clients in all stages of litigation, including prosecution of contract claims against subcontractors, developers and others, through civil litigation, AAA arbitration and other forms of alternative dispute resolution

Cossitt Law represents owners and contractors through all phases of construction, including contract formation and negotiation on both commercial and residential projects. We take a hands-on approach to ensure that all projects are completed to the satisfaction of all parties.

  • Contract drafting
  • Owner/developer representation
  • Contractor representation
  • Construction defects
  • Mediation/arbitration of construction disputes

 UCC & SECURED TRANSACTIONS

When dealing with secured transactions, we strive to minimize the risk while protecting our client’s best interests. Our knowledge of the UCC and related matters allows us to competently handle the most complex transactions, including:

  • Security interest creation, perfection and enforcement
  • Equipment leasing
  • Sales of goods
  • Bank deposits and collections
  • Letters of credit
  • Documents of title  

CONSUMER FINANCE & CREDIT REPORTS

Consumer finance laws are designed to assure marketplace justice and help individuals and businesses maintain financial security. Our understanding of marketplace legal principles allows us to capably handle a large range of consumer protection and financial matters, such as:

  • Represent businesses in all aspects of consumer credit. This includes residential mortgage lenders and brokers, banks, credit unions, and retailers who finance sales of their consumer products.
  • Defend claims of violation of consumer protection laws.
  • Intervene in credit report disputes.
  • Represent consumers in matters of consumer fraud, consumer contracts, and other issues protecting consumers from deceptive trade practices such as credit repair scams, identity theft, etc.  

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James H. Cossitt
Attorney & Counsellor at Law
Board Certified, Business & Consumer Bankruptcy Law

202 KM Building
40 2nd St E
Kalispell, MT 59901- 6112

Tel (406) 752-5616
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