- DivorceDivorce/Family Law (Divorce, Custody, Alimony, Child Support, Contempt, Child Support/Alimony Modification, Paternity, and Collaborative Divorce)
- Child SupportLarry has very extensive experience in family law/domestic cases and has been trying domestic/divorce cases since he completed his judicial clerkship in 1977. In divorce cases, Larry strives to provide his clients with effective legal counsel while remaining cost effective. He prides himself on being very available to his clients. He encourages his clients to become involved in their representation in order to develop a solution that will best meet their objectives. Larry understands that divorce is one of the most difficult situations that a person will ever face, and he is devoted to his clients and works diligently to achieve successful results on behalf of his clients. In divorce cases involving custody or visitation, Larry believes the minor children are the most important consideration. He advises parents to carefully consider the impact that the divorce will have on the children involved. He is committed to helping clients develop win-win parenting plans that will be of the most benefit to the parents and, most importantly, the children. Ensuring that children in a divorce case have the means to grow up happy and healthy is a primary goal of Larry’s family law practice. As to the issue of alimony, every case must be analyzed on its own particular merits. Larry is a sympathetic lawyer who understands that circumstances of life change. For example, sometimes it is appropriate to file a child support or alimony modification action when there has been a substantial increase or decrease in the income or financial status of a party. Sometimes a petition to modify custody is in the best interests of the child or children. Larry also handles contempt of court cases and takes those cases very seriously since, for example, a parent behind in child support, alimony, or who has violated the visitation provisions of an order of the court may possibly be incarcerated if adjudged in contempt. Larry has handled high profile divorce and paternity cases, and he strives to keep publicity to a minimum. He has spoken at several national seminars on representing high profile clients in divorce cases.
- Child Custody and Visitation
- Paternity
- Premarital AgreementThe purpose of a prenuptial agreement is to protect your assets and income in the event of divorce. We have attorneys in our firm with extensive experience in negotiating and drafting prenuptial agreements. One of our attorneys speaks at legal seminars and writes on the subject of the pitfalls of prenuptial agreement drafting.
- GuardianshipLarry is admitted to practice in all state trial and appellate courts in Georgia, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, and the United States Supreme Court. He is a Registered Neutral in General Mediation, Domestic Relations Mediation, and Arbitration with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution. He is a member of the Atlanta Bar Association, the Cobb County Bar Association (President Family Law Section Cobb County Bar Association 2015-2016), Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, Southern Trial Lawyers Association, National Trial Lawyers: (invitation-composed premier trial lawyers) the Lawyers Club of Atlanta, and Old Warhorse Lawyers Club. He received his B.A. from Tulane University, his J.D. from St. Mary’s University, and his Master of Laws from Emory University. He has enjoyed teaching for many years at the Emory Law School Kessler-Eidson Trial Techniques Program. He also enjoys teaching at the Emory Law School Professionalism Program. Larry volunteers his services as an arbitrator for the Georgia Bar Attorney – Client Fee Dispute Program.
- Spousal Support
- Criminal DefenseNov 21, 2016 Darryl Cohen Email: dcohen@coco-law.tv Phone: 404-814-0000 V-Card: Darryl Cohen Mr. Cohen, an Entertainment and Criminal Defense attorney, is a partner of Cohen, Cooper, Estep & Whiteman, LLC, and previously partner with Katz, Smith & Cohen in Atlanta,...
- DUI/DWIIf you have been charged with any serious traffic offense, from DUI to hit-and-run to driving on a suspended or revoked license, you need an experienced lawyer to act quickly in order to protect your rights and legal defenses. Once charged with any of these (or other) traffic related offenses, you face the possibility of losing your license, fines, probation, and even significant jail time. Our attorneys offer years of experience, as well as a skilled defense for your traffic related matters.
- Wrongful DeathLarry’s goal is to effectively and ethically represent his clients in the pursuit of justice. If Larry accepts your case, he will be empathetic, very available, and provide the attention to detail that your case deserves. The law partners he works with are also very experienced, dedicated, and extremely competent. Together Larry and his client will develop a strategy for success, and not only will Larry work diligently for you, but Larry will draw upon his more than 35 years of legal experience in representing clients in a wide variety of complex civil, personal injury, wrongful death, and domestic litigation cases. Although Larry handles a wide variety of litigation cases, he restricts the number of cases his practice accepts so that he can provide the utmost personal attention to each case. Larry’s focus from the moment he accepts your case is to prepare for trial, and at the same time to make diligent effort to reasonably settle the case with minimum expense and time to you. This approach has served his clients well in significant and complex cases over more than four decades.
- White Collar CrimesOur attorneys have the skill and experience required to successfully handle all criminal defense cases, including theft, assault, battery, weapons charges, drug possession, white collar crime, and all other misdemeanors and felonies. We provide aggressive, skilled, and personalized criminal defense for juveniles, high profile clients, and all other individuals.
- Theft
- Misdemeanors
- Drug Crimes
- Assault
- Hit and Run
- Corporate LawComplex Civil/Commercial Litigation (Breach of Contract, Fraud, RICO, Tortious Interference with Business Relations, Restrictive Covenants, Employment and Shareholder Agreements, Conversion of Trade Secrets, and Fiduciary Violations)
- Business DisputesOct 26, 2016 Erin L. G. Lewis Email: elewis@ccealaw.com Phone: 404.814.0000 V-Card: Erin Lewis Erin L. G. Lewis joined Cohen, Cooper, Estep & Allen as a partner in 2009 and assists clients in the areas of business law, litigation, construction, renewable energy projects,...
- Trade Secrets
- Intellectual PropertyPrior to joining CCEA, Erin was the general counsel for an international technology company which specialized in developing and licensing ground penetrating radar and its proprietary software. She managed the company’s litigation, which was spread over multiple states and jurisdictions (Georgia, Massachusetts, Florida, New York and Washington, D.C.), often overseeing multiple employees and in-house and outside attorneys. Erin also gained extensive experienced in assisting with the prosecution of the company’s patents globally and in litigating multiple intellectual property disputes. Erin previously worked as an associate in large firms in Macon and Buckhead focusing on corporate defense, business law, insurance defense, personal injury, HIPAA regulations, garnishments, real estate and employment matters.
- AntitrustSteve Estep focuses his practice on civil litigation. Steve has had three decades of experience handling a broad range of cases for both plaintiffs and defendants, including personal injury, wrongful death, product liability, business and commercial, intellectual property, tax, securities, sports & entertainment, defamation, banking, and antitrust litigation. Steve has tried numerous cases to judges and juries and has handled appeals in both state and federal courts. Two of his jury trial victories were featured in The National Law Journal. He has been appointed lead counsel in high profile securities cases involving major corporations such as Coca-Cola Enterprises and Friedman’s Jewelers. He represented the Atlanta owners of the NBA’s Hawks and the NHL’s Thrashers in a major bet-the-company case and other significant matters. He also represented the musician Kid Rock in a nationally publicized case that Steve tried in DeKalb County, Georgia. Although a majority of his practice is in Georgia, he has handled cases in at least thirteen different states, from Florida to Alaska. He has also handled matters internationally in places like The Netherlands, Singapore, Brazil, Argentina, Indonesia, and most recently, the Supreme Court of Myanmar. Steve carries an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating given. 2020 marks the 16th year in a row that Steve has been chosen by his peers as a Georgia Super Lawyer, as published in Atlanta Magazine and the Journal of Law & Politics. He also recently was named one of America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators.
- Employment Litigation
- Real Estate LitigationJefferson M. Allen works primarily on business litigation (including shareholder/partner disputes, business torts and employee non-compete litigation), construction and real estate litigation (including negligent/defective construction and mold claims), and creditors’ rights/bankruptcy matters. Mr. Allen also has significant litigation experience involving consumer law issues and consumer protection statutes, including the Federal Truth in Lending Act, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Georgia Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
- Premises Liability
- Construction Litigation
- Personal InjuryNov 19, 2016 Steve Estep Email: sestep@ccealaw.com Phone: 404.814.0000 V-Card: Steve Estep Steve Estep focuses his practice on civil litigation. Steve has had three decades of experience handling a broad range of cases for both plaintiffs and defendants, including personal injury,...
- Medical MalpracticeOur firm has enjoyed success in representing physicians facing revocation or restriction of their professional licenses. Physicians’ licenses can be in jeopardy when there are allegations such as substance abuse, over prescribing pain medications, medical malpractice, sexual improprieties, and criminal offenses. We thoroughly prepare our physician clients for disciplinary hearings and often enlist the assistance of top medical experts for consulting purposes or as expert witnesses.
- Estate PlanningErin L. G. Lewis joined Cohen, Cooper, Estep & Allen as a partner in 2009 and assists clients in the areas of business law, litigation, construction, renewable energy projects, intellectual property matters, trademark filing and prosecution, contract and estate planning matters. She works closely with numerous business owners in various areas of general business law, negotiations and complex commercial suits. Erin’s current and prior clients include physicians, software developers, engineers, contractors/construction companies, solar developers, electrical contractors, modeling and talent agencies, and state and local governmental entities. Not only has she worked in federal and state courts in various jurisdictions inside and outside of Georgia, Erin has also handled alternative dispute matters (mediation and arbitration) lasting from half a day to over five days. Due to her broad range of experience she is able to work with clients having diverse legal needs.
- Wills
- Trusts
- Power of AttorneyOur attorneys provide all basic trust and estate planning services including preparation of wills, family trusts, powers of attorney, and intra-family transfer documents.
- Bankruptcy
- ForeclosureCCEA represents owners, general contractors and subcontractors in their business affairs and dispute resolution, including drafting and negotiating contracts, collection actions, lien filings and foreclosure actions, and litigation or arbitration regarding project delays or defects.
- Tax Law
- Debt Collection