Clients appreciate Kevin's preparation, professionalism and common sense approach to sometimes stressful, high-profile cases.

OVERVIEW

Kevin Cottone is an accomplished trial attorney with a practice devoted to defending catastrophic injury cases. He represents medical, long-term and personal care providers in professional liability matters as well as companies in toxic tort claims. Kevin also handles many other cases ranging from product defects to general negligence and constitutional rights. He helps clients improve processes that in turn mitigate risk. Kevin is involved in all aspects of developing risk management strategies, examination of potential events, public relations, investigation of potential claims and development of defense of professional liability matters.

Kevin has tried numerous jury matters to verdict in state and federal courts in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, second chaired many other trials and successfully handled countless other matters at arbitration or mediation. He is also involved in defending class action toxic tort matters throughout the United States and been admitted pro hac vice in West Virginia and California. This experience has provided him with the ability to be both aggressive and creative in handling matters. Kevin is also extremely efficient, and clients appreciate his preparation, professionalism and common sense approach to sometimes stressful, high-profile cases.

Kevin is a frequent speaker to medical students, residents, physicians, nurses and administrators on healthcare litigation and regulatory matters and has also appeared on radio programs discussing litigation and healthcare matters.

Recognition and Involvement

Recognition & Involvement

Since 2007, Kevin has been recognized as a Pennsylvania "Super Lawyer" by Super Lawyers. Prior to 2007, Super Lawyers named Kevin a Pennsylvania "Rising Star." Kevin is also AV® Preeminent™ rated by the Martindale-Hubbell peer review rating system. Since 2019, he has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® list in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants.

Credentials

Bar and Court Admissions

New Jersey

Pennsylvania

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey

U.S District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

U.S District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

U.S District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania

Education

Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law, JD, 1994

University of Delaware, BA, 1990

News & Insights

  • MEDx Talks 2024
    MEDx Talks 2024
    10.15.24 | Liberty View at Independence Visitor Center
  • Best Lawyers® Recognizes 49 White and Williams Attorneys
    Best Lawyers® Recognizes 49 White and Williams Attorneys
    8.15.24
  • Best Lawyers® Recognizes 45 White and Williams Lawyers
    Best Lawyers® Recognizes 45 White and Williams Lawyers
    8.18.23 | Firm News
  • Pennsylvania Hospitals Provided a Path to Offset Ostensible Agent Liability
    Pennsylvania Hospitals Provided a Path to Offset Ostensible Agent Liability
    8.14.23 | Healthcare Practice Client Alert
  • Electronic Medical Records May Be Subject to On-site Inspection
    Electronic Medical Records May Be Subject to On-site Inspection
    5.2.23 | Healthcare Practice Client Alert
  • BREAKING NEWS: PA Supreme Court Amends Venue Rule for Medical Malpractice Matters
    BREAKING NEWS: PA Supreme Court Amends Venue Rule for Medical Malpractice Matters
    8.25.22 | Healthcare Alert
  • Best Lawyers® Recognizes 40 White And Williams Lawyers
    Best Lawyers® Recognizes 40 White And Williams Lawyers
    8.18.22 | Firm News
  • White and Williams Proudly Supports the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania Take the Lead
    White and Williams Proudly Supports the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania Take the Lead
    4.21.22
  • Best Lawyers® Recognizes 38 White and Williams Lawyers
    Best Lawyers® Recognizes 38 White and Williams Lawyers
    8.19.21
  • No Trial Credit in NJ Appellate Decision for Non-Settling Successive Tortfeasors – Must Demonstrate Proof of Initial Tortfeasor Negligence and Proximate Cause
    No Trial Credit in NJ Appellate Decision for Non-Settling Successive Tortfeasors – Must Demonstrate Proof of Initial Tortfeasor Negligence and Proximate Cause
    1.4.21 | Healthcare Alert
  • Congratulations 2020 DE, MA, NY and PA Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
    Congratulations 2020 DE, MA, NY and PA Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
    11.5.20
  • Best Lawyers® Recognizes 43 White and Williams Lawyers
    Best Lawyers® Recognizes 43 White and Williams Lawyers
    8.20.20
  • COVID-19 Insurance Program
    COVID-19 Insurance Program
    8.11.20 | Webinar
  • Governor Wolf Signs Executive Order Providing Limited Immunity to Healthcare Providers
    Governor Wolf Signs Executive Order Providing Limited Immunity to Healthcare Providers
    5.8.20 | Healthcare Alert
  • 4.20.20 | Healthcare Alert
  • What Is a 'Fair' Venue for Medical Malpractice Litigation?
    What Is a 'Fair' Venue for Medical Malpractice Litigation?
    4.9.20 | The Legal Intelligencer
  • Nursing Homes and Long-Term Care Facilities: The Next Front Line
    Nursing Homes and Long-Term Care Facilities: The Next Front Line
    4.9.20 | Healthcare Alert
  • CMS Suspends Standard Facility Surveys to Prioritize Immediate Jeopardy and Targeted Infection Surveys
    CMS Suspends Standard Facility Surveys to Prioritize Immediate Jeopardy and Targeted Infection Surveys
    3.25.20 | Healthcare Alert
  • Kevin Cottone Provides Insight on Inconclusive PA Med Mal Venue Report
    Kevin Cottone Provides Insight on Inconclusive PA Med Mal Venue Report
    2.5.20 | Law360
  • PA Legislature Cannot Determine the Anticipated Impact of the Proposed Repeal of the Medical Malpractice Venue Rule
    PA Legislature Cannot Determine the Anticipated Impact of the Proposed Repeal of the Medical Malpractice Venue Rule
    2.4.20 | Healthcare Alert
  • Congratulations 2019 DE, MA, NJ, NY and PA Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
    Congratulations 2019 DE, MA, NJ, NY and PA Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
    10.17.19
  • White and Williams Sponsors DRI Nursing Home/ALF Litigation Seminar
    White and Williams Sponsors DRI Nursing Home/ALF Litigation Seminar
    8.20.19
  • Best Lawyers® Recognizes 29 White and Williams Lawyers
    Best Lawyers® Recognizes 29 White and Williams Lawyers
    8.15.19
  • Kevin Cottone Comments on PA Medical Malpractice Venue Rule Verdict Data
    Kevin Cottone Comments on PA Medical Malpractice Venue Rule Verdict Data
    3.1.19 | Law360
  • Kevin Cottone Appears Before PA House Majority Committee on Proposed Repeal of Medical Malpractice Venue Rule
    Kevin Cottone Appears Before PA House Majority Committee on Proposed Repeal of Medical Malpractice Venue Rule
    2.15.19
  • New Notification Requirements for Pennsylvania Medical Providers
    New Notification Requirements for Pennsylvania Medical Providers
    12.27.18 | Healthcare Alert
  • Congratulations 2018 DE, MA, NJ, NY and PA Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
    Congratulations 2018 DE, MA, NJ, NY and PA Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
    10.18.18
  • Best Lawyers Recognizes Twenty White and Williams Lawyers
    Best Lawyers Recognizes Twenty White and Williams Lawyers
    8.15.18
  • The “Hungry Tapeworm” of Healthcare the New Joint Focus of Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, JP Morgan
    The “Hungry Tapeworm” of Healthcare the New Joint Focus of Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, JP Morgan
    1.30.18 | Healthcare Alert
  • Congratulations 2017 DE, MA, NJ, NY and PA Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
    Congratulations 2017 DE, MA, NJ, NY and PA Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
    11.11.17
  • Healthcare Reform Progress or More Fits and Starts?
    Healthcare Reform Progress or More Fits and Starts?
    10.19.17 | Healthcare Alert
  • Legal Hot Topics: Dealing with the Disgruntled Employee
    Legal Hot Topics: Dealing with the Disgruntled Employee
    9.20.17 | The Graham Company's Executive Healthcare Risk Forum (Philadelphia, PA)
  • BCRA Update: McCain Health Scare Delays Senate Vote; Newly Added “Consumer Freedom Option” is Criticized
    BCRA Update: McCain Health Scare Delays Senate Vote; Newly Added “Consumer Freedom Option” is Criticized
    7.17.17 | Healthcare Alert
  • Doc, You’re Addicted (to prescribing): Going Opioid Free in the ED
    Doc, You’re Addicted (to prescribing): Going Opioid Free in the ED
    7.6.17 | Healthcare Talks
  • The Better Care Reconciliation Act: Overview of CBO Analysis and Healthcare Industry Reactions
    The Better Care Reconciliation Act: Overview of CBO Analysis and Healthcare Industry Reactions
    6.29.17 | Healthcare Alert
  • Litigation Tactics for Young Lawyers
    Litigation Tactics for Young Lawyers
    4.27.17 | Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel
  • Superior Court Provides Road Map for Enforceability of Arbitration Provisions in Assisted Living Residency Agreements
    Superior Court Provides Road Map for Enforceability of Arbitration Provisions in Assisted Living Residency Agreements
    4.25.17 | Healthcare Alert
  • Congratulations 2016 DE, MA, NJ, NY and PA Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
    Congratulations 2016 DE, MA, NJ, NY and PA Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
    10.18.16
  • Legal Hot Topics: Technology and Social Media – Evolving Issues for Healthcare
    Legal Hot Topics: Technology and Social Media – Evolving Issues for Healthcare
    10.6.16 | The Graham Company's Executive Healthcare Risk Forum (Galloway, NJ)
  • Congratulations 2015 DE, MA, NJ, NY and PA Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
    Congratulations 2015 DE, MA, NJ, NY and PA Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
    10.21.15

Memberships

Academy of Trial Advocacy

American Bar Association

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel

Philadelphia Bar Association - Medical Legal Committee (former Co-Chair), Large Law Firm Management Committee

REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS

  • Successfully defended a hospital and healthcare providers at trial in a matter involving a catastrophic brain injury to a child as a result of a very rare congenital condition
  • Successfully represented a hospital and an emergency department physician at trial in a matter alleging a delay in diagnosis of bacterial meningitis leading to significant brain injury
  • Successfully defended a hospital and healthcare providers at trial in a matter involving a delay in diagnosis of pulmonary embolus leading to death
  • Successfully defended a hospital and healthcare provider at trial in a matter alleging a complication from a gynecologic surgical procedure
  • Represented a senior living facility in several matters involving a catastrophic fire resulting in the deaths of four residents
  • Represented a chemical company in matters alleging the development of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma due to environmental exposure to chemicals
  • Successfully defended a surgeon in a binding arbitration in a matter involving alleged complications by gastric bypass surgery
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