Van Cott & Talamante, PLLC provides qualified counsel on complex business and commercial matters, and effectively handles all types of civil litigation in both the federal and state courts. We do not believe that "bigger is better" in the area of legal services, but rather offer personalized legal services where the attorneys working on the file are intimately familiar with both the client and the specifics of the case.
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I have known Joyce Van Cott for many years. She has represented me against a contractor, neighbor and the county all at the same time in one law suit. WE WON. That was a while ago. Since that time She has represented me against a Bank for Violation of Good Faith and Fair Dealing. I believe that outcome was favorable even though there was no winner or loser. This is where her counsel as a lawyer and a friend came in. She certainly scares the hell out of the opposition. She's a firecracker
I have used Van Cott & Talamante on a number of occasions. In every instance the outcome was favorable. I most certainly felt my needs were their utmost concern. I felt that their counsel was always in my best interest.
Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
January 17, 2014
Hired Law Firm
Very responsive and professional. Awesome experience with this firm!
Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
January 17, 2014
Hired Law Firm
I found the law firm on the internet in Sept. 2008 shortly after my son took his life. I needed a lawyer to represent me regarding the estate of my son. When I first came to the firm I was distraught and a bit in a fog. I initially worked with Joyce Van Cott and received compassion, understanding and sound legal advice. Everything was explained to me thoroughly and I had input into all decisions; I salute Van Cott & Talamente for excellent service and the highest form of professionalism.
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Firm History
Year Established
1989
Representative Clients
Representative Clients: Acacia Technologies Group, Inc.; AMS Life Insurance Company; Aquazona Pools & Spas, Inc.; Arizona Department of Insurance; Arizona Galvanizing, Inc.; Arizona Life and Disability Insurance Guaranty Fund; Arizona Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Fund; Consolidated American Insurance Company; Diamond Benefits Life Insurance Company; InPhonic Inc.; Insurance Company of the Americas; McGladrey & Pullen, LLP; Premier Healthcare, Inc.; Reinsurance Company of America; South Carolina Insurance Company; Sunkist Growers, Inc.; Tennessee Insurance Guaranty Association; Tharp & Associates, Inc.
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