Atlanta, Georgia Trial Lawyer for the Seriously Injured
Insurance Companies Evaluate Risk. Trial-Ready Lawyers Create It.
For nearly two decades, Derick Cooper represented insurance companies and corporate defendants in litigation, trying cases before juries and gaining firsthand insight into how insurance companies evaluate personal injury claims, assess litigation risk, and make settlement decisions.
Cooper Trial Law puts that experience to work on behalf of those seriously injured by the negligence of others throughout Georgia. Every case is prepared as though it will eventually be tried before a jury because that is how serious injury cases should be handled. Insurance companies recognize which lawyers are truly prepared to take a case to verdict, and that recognition often influences settlement negotiations long before a trial ever begins. Whether a case is ultimately resolved through settlement or decided by a jury, every Cooper Trial Law client receives the same meticulous preparation, strategic advocacy, and unwavering commitment to pursuing full and fair compensation.
Personal Representation. From Start to Finish.
Choosing a lawyer is one of the most important decisions an injury victim will make. At many larger law firms, clients meet with an experienced attorney during the initial consultation, only to find that much of their case is later handled by an associate, case manager, or other staff member. Cooper Trial Law was built on a different philosophy.
When you hire Cooper Trial Law, you work directly with attorney Derick Cooper from beginning to end. Your case will not be handed off to an inexperienced associate. You will have direct access to the attorney responsible for your case—the same attorney who understands your story, knows the details of your injuries, develops your legal strategy, negotiates with the insurance company, and, if necessary, presents your case to a jury.
To provide that level of personal attention, Cooper Trial Law intentionally limits the number of cases it accepts. Every client receives prompt communication, thoughtful guidance, and the confidence of knowing their attorney is personally invested in achieving the best possible outcome.
Serious injury cases are deeply personal. They deserve more than efficient case management—they deserve experienced legal counsel, personal attention, and an attorney who stands beside you from your first consultation through the final resolution of your case.
“Whether through settlement or trial, every case is pursued with one goal: achieving full and fair compensation for our clients.”

