Christopher A. Cosper, Esq.
Practice Areas
- Alternative Dispute Resolution, Mediation and Arbitration
- Appellate Practice
- Business Disputes, Commercial and Securities Litigation
- Class Actions
- Construction Litigation
- Creditor Law and Collections
- Insurance Coverage
- Land Use and Zoning
- Lease and Real Estate Dispute
- Local Government Law
- Medical Malpractice
- Non Compete Agreements
- Probate Disputes
Biography
Chris practices in the area of general civil litigation with an emphasis in commercial litigation, construction litigation, class actions and medical malpractice. He has tried numerous cases to jury verdict in both state and federal trial courts. He also has handled a copious amount of matters in mediation and in arbitration settings. From this firsthand experience, Chris is able to represent both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of litigation from small claims to multi million dollar torts, class action and malpractice claims and commercial and business disputes.
Education
- University of Georgia, 2001, B.S., Chemistry
Honors: Summa Cum Laude - University of Georgia School of Law, 2004, J.D.
Honors: Summa Cum Laude; Georgia Law Review Executive Notes Editor; Mock Trial Board; Order of the Coif Honorary Scholastic Society; Winner of the Georgia Municipal Association Award for Excellence in the Study of Municipal Corporation Law
Professional Experience
- Clerkship with the Honorable B. Avant Edenfield, United States District Judge for the Southern District of Georgia.
Professional Associations
- Augusta Bar Association
- Editorial Board Member, Calendar Call, a periodical published by the General Practice and Trial Section of the Georgia Bar Association
- Young Lawyers Association
- Young Professionals of Augusta
Civic Associations
- Leadership Augusta (Class of 2009)
Honors & Awards
- Georgia Super Lawyers Rising Star – General Litigation (2011)
- Augusta Region’s Top Ten in Ten: Young Professionals to Watch (2011)
Admissions
- State Bar of Georgia
- South Carolina Bar
- Chris is admitted to practice before federal and state courts in Georgia and South Carolina.
Publications
- Co-author of “The Impact of O.C.G.A. § 24-9-67.1 in Medical Malpractice Cases.” Georgia Defense Lawyer’s Association Journal. 2008
- “Rehabilitation of the Juror Rehabilitation Doctrine.” 37 Ga. L. Rev. 1471. 2003.
Speeches
- “Update on Georgia’s Expert Qualification Statute O.C.G.A. § 24-9-67.1.” CLE Speech. 30 January 2009.
Practicing: Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Business, Corporate & Government, Estate Planning, Real Estate, Labor & Employment
