About Lance Alan
Lance Alan Cooper is the founding partner of The Cooper Firm, a prominent personal injury law firm located in Marietta, Georgia. With over 36 years of legal experience, he has developed a specialization in product liability cases, particularly those involving automobile design and manufacturing defects. Cooper earned his Juris Doctor from Emory University School of Law in 1989, where he distinguished himself as a G. Joseph Tauro Scholar and served as an editor of the Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy. This educational background laid a strong foundation for his future legal career. Before establishing The Cooper Firm in 1998, Cooper was a partner at Cooper Jones & Cooper. During his tenure there, he represented plaintiffs in significant personal injury and wrongful death cases.
His experience in the courtroom is extensive; he has served as lead counsel in numerous civil jury trials against major corporations such as General Motors, Ford Motor Company, and Toyota. His litigation efforts have led to multiple multi-million dollar jury verdicts and settlements, showcasing his effectiveness as an advocate for his clients. Cooper is admitted to practice law in both Georgia and California, which broadens his ability to represent clients across state lines. He is a member of the State Bar of Georgia and the State Bar of California. Furthermore, he is authorized to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
This diverse legal portfolio allows him to tackle a variety of cases, enhancing his reputation in the legal community. Throughout his career, Cooper has been actively involved in various professional organizations. He served as the President of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association from 2002 to 2003, demonstrating his leadership within the field. Additionally, he has been a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), an exclusive organization for experienced trial lawyers. His affiliations with the Cobb County Bar Association and the Cobb County Trial Lawyers Association further illustrate his commitment to the legal profession and community. In addition to his legal work, Cooper has engaged in numerous community and charitable activities. He and his wife, Sonja, have been active in the pro-life movement for over 25 years, supporting organizations such as Cobb Pregnancy Services.
Residing in Powder Springs, Georgia, they have five children. Cooper's dedication to his clients and his profession is recognized; he received the Steven J. Sharpe Public Service Award in 2014 and was nominated for the Public Justice Trial Lawyer of the Year award the same year. His career reflects a strong commitment to both legal excellence and community service.
