Mr. Kotovsky received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1972 from New Mexico State University and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of New Mexico. He is a member of the State Bar of New Mexico, United States District Court for the District of New Mexico, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.
Mr. Kotovsky has lectured at seminars on both employment and insurance related issues. He has participated in over one hundred jury trials and has represented clients in over fifty matters before federal and state appellate courts. He has represented clients in courts throughout the southwest including Arizona, Texas, and Colorado.
Mr. Kotovsky was an Assistant United States Attorney for eleven years in which he presented the United States in both criminal and civil matters. Since leaving the United States Attorney's Office, he has represented primarily corporate and public entities.
Mr. Kotovsy has represented both private and public entities in litigation arising out of employment, personal injury, property damages, and commercial transactions. He has represented insurance companies in litigation concerning coverage under policies of insurance and provided advice and opinions as to potential liability, damage, and coverage issues. He has also defended numerous lawsuits brought against the insureds.
Through the Firm's ECN membership, Mr. Kotovsky has ready access to labor and employment lawyers throughout the US for consultation and referral purposes. He has extensive experience in state and federal court in employment litigation. His practice in this area includes:
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Defense of federal
discrimination claims under Title VII
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Americans with Disabilities
Act
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Age Discrimination
in Employment Act
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Section 1981 and Section
1983
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State claims under
the New Mexico Human Rights Act
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Personal injury and insurance defense
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