57/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Employment Lawyers in Cottonwood, AZ: 2026 rankings
14 employment lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Highest LFR Score in Cottonwood: Matt Fendon Law Group, LFR Score 57/100; 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews.
- 6
Most-reviewed: Aspey, Watkins & Diesel PLLC - AWD LAW, 215 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 14 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
14 Cottonwood employment lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 14 rated law firms.
Top 10 employment lawyers in Cottonwood at a glance
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Fendon Law Group | 57 | 4.1★ (9) | Prescott Valley, 20 mi away | — | Top score |
| 2 | David C. Larkin, P.C. | 56 | 5.0★ (7) | Ahwatukee Foothills, 40 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Matt Fendon Law Group | 55 | 4.4★ (12) | Flagstaff, 38 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Law Office of Haley Carr PLLC | 54 | 5.0★ (7) | Glendale, 40 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Law Office of Shiloh K. Hoggard, P.L.L.C. | 54 | 4.7★ (28) | Cottonwood | — | — |
| 6 | Aspey, Watkins & Diesel PLLC - AWD LAW | 53 | 4.8★ (215) | Flagstaff, 38 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | Shaw Law Firm PLLC | 53 | 4.5★ (17) | Cottonwood | — | — |
| 8 | Aspey, Watkins & Diesel PLLC - AWD LAW | 51 | 4.6★ (20) | Sedona, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Antol and Hutter P.C. | 49 | 4.8★ (44) | Flagstaff, 38 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Goldman Law Group, PLLC | 49 | 4.8★ (21) | Alhambra, 40 mi away | — | — |
All 14 employment lawyers in Cottonwood, in rank order
Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
Based in Ahwatukee Foothills, 40 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Flagstaff, 38 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glendale, 40 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cottonwood
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Flagstaff, 38 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 215 Google reviews, the most in Cottonwood.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cottonwood
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sedona, 16 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Flagstaff, 38 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alhambra, 40 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
#11 Guidant Law Firm
Based in Avondale, 40 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prescott, 31 mi away
48/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#13 Carman Law Firm
Based in Prescott, 29 mi away
46/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.4★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Flagstaff, 38 mi away
45/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Cottonwood
9 more employment lawyers within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona HR Law | 40 mi | |
| Bayless Dennis P | 4.3★ (6) | In Cottonwood |
| Donald C. Zavala, Jr., Esq. | 30 mi | |
| H&M Law, PLLC | 4.3★ (6) | In Cottonwood |
| Heins Law, P.C. | 5.0★ (8) | In Cottonwood |
| James D. Griffith, Esq. | 38 mi | |
| Schlegel Law Office | 5.0★ (5) | In Cottonwood |
| Stone Rose Law | 38 mi | |
| The Tosca Law Firm, PLC | In Cottonwood |
How we ranked Cottonwood employment lawyers
We scored 14 Cottonwood employment lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Cottonwood data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded) | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose an employment lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many employment law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask whether the firm represents employees, employers or both, and whether that creates a conflict for your matter.
- Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.
Questions to ask an employment lawyer
- How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
- How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
- Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
- Do you represent employees, employers or both?
- What could I recover, and what would it cost me?
- Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?
Terms explained
- Contingency fee
- A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
- Retainer
- Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
- Flat fee
- One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
- Limited-scope representation
- Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
- Statute of limitations
- The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
- Good standing
- A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
- Law society
- The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
- Board certification
- Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
- Attorney–client privilege
- The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
- Conflict check
- The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
- Pro bono
- Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
- Legal aid
- Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.
Employment lawyers in Cottonwood: frequently asked questions
Which employment lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Cottonwood?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked employment lawyer in Cottonwood, AZ is Matt Fendon Law Group with an LFR Score of 57/100. It has 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews. David C. Larkin, P.C. (#2) and Matt Fendon Law Group (#3) follow. We ranked 14 employment lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many employment lawyers are there in Cottonwood?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 14 employment lawyers serving Cottonwood, AZ. 2 of them are based in Cottonwood; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 9 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which employment lawyers in Cottonwood work on weekends?
1 of 14 ranked employment lawyers post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is David C. Larkin, P.C. (#2). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Cottonwood employment lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 14 rated employment lawyers in Cottonwood is 4.8★, with a median of 18 reviews. Aspey, Watkins & Diesel PLLC - AWD LAW has the most, 215 reviews, and ranks #6. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does LawFirmsRanked rank employment lawyers?
Each employment lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do employment lawyers outside Cottonwood count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Cottonwood city center, our service radius for employment lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.
Can employment lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?
No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.
How do employment lawyers in Cottonwood, AZ charge?
Employment lawyers who represent employees often work on contingency or a mix of contingency and hourly fees; employer-side work is usually hourly. Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $388 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
Is there a deadline for a discrimination claim?
Yes. A federal discrimination charge must generally be filed with the EEOC within 180 days, or 300 days where a state or local agency enforces a similar law. Ask a lawyer before the deadline passes. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of employment lawyers in Cottonwood, AZ ranked?
By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.
Does a lawyer need an office in Cottonwood?
No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.
Update log for Cottonwood
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 14 employment lawyers serving Cottonwood.
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