Legal Expertise You Can Rely On
C. Cooper Knowles is an advocate for those seeking justice
(770) 668-2081
Legal Expertise You Can Rely On
C. Cooper Knowles is an advocate for those seeking justice
(770) 668-2081
C. Cooper Knowles
Experience That You Can Rely On
For over two decades, Mr. Knowles has served his clients well. He is an experienced trial lawyer representing damaged property owners and individuals injured by bad faith insurance practices. His expertise includes the specialized areas of environmental protection and complex litigation.
Mr. Knowles earned his Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Mercer University in 1990 where he attended on a four-year Army R.O.T.C. Scholarship. He earned his Juris Doctorate from the Georgia State University College of Law in 1999 where he participated on the national Moot Court team and served as Chief Justice of the Honor Court.
Mr. Knowles has a breadth and depth of experience that he puts to work for each of his clients. Prior to attending law school, he worked as a marketing executive at TMP Worldwide where he managed the largest account in the company’s Atlanta office. During that time, he led a team that excelled in customer service and attention to detail.
Mr. Knowles is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, and he is admitted to practice in the following courts:
- Georgia Court of Appeals,
- the Supreme Court of Georgia,
- the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia,
- the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia, and
- the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
Mr. Knowles is also a member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, and he serves part time as a hearing officer with the Atlanta Police Department’s Bureau of Taxi Cabs and Vehicles for Hire.
C. Cooper Knowles
Practice Areas
Complex Litigation
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection
Mr. Knowles represents plaintiffs in complex litigation. His work includes class actions, multiple plaintiff litigation, and multi-district litigation. Mr. Knowles’ trial experience includes both federal and state court venues. Through his experience, Mr. Knowles developed an extensive understanding of both Georgia and Federal Civil Proc
Mr. Knowles represents plaintiffs in complex litigation. His work includes class actions, multiple plaintiff litigation, and multi-district litigation. Mr. Knowles’ trial experience includes both federal and state court venues. Through his experience, Mr. Knowles developed an extensive understanding of both Georgia and Federal Civil Procedure that he uses to help guide his clients through difficult litigation. Representative cases and experience include:
- John & Leigh Ann Thomson v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Co., United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia.
- IN RE: Bard IVC Filters Products Liability Litigation, United States District Court for the District of Arizona.
- Mary Hollifield, et al., v. Vulcan Materials Company, et al., Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia.
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection
Cooper Knowles uses both state and federal laws to help property owners protect the environment and conserve natural resources. His clients include farmers, individual property owners, homeowners associations, and corporate entities. When disputes arise, Mr. Knowles excels at negotiation resolutions and litigation when required. Represent
Cooper Knowles uses both state and federal laws to help property owners protect the environment and conserve natural resources. His clients include farmers, individual property owners, homeowners associations, and corporate entities. When disputes arise, Mr. Knowles excels at negotiation resolutions and litigation when required. Representative cases and experience include:
- H&L Farms, LLC, et al. v. Silicon Ranch Corp., et al., United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia. $135,500,000.00 Jury Verdict.
- New Manchester Resort & Golf, LLC v. Douglasville Development, LLC, et al., United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.
- Jason & Sarah Parker, et al. v. City of Valdosta, Superior Court of Lowndes County, Georgia.
- Shane & Charity Carney v. Gordon County, Georgia, et al., United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.
- Lake Cindy Civic Club, Inc. v. Brent Scarbrough & Company, Inc., et al., Superior Court of Fayette County, Georgia.
Bad Faith Insurance
Environmental Protection
Bad Faith Insurance
Cooper Knowles sued insurance companies for failing to fully and properly evaluate first party claims, and he earned a reputation as a champion of justice by successfully representing people whose insurance claims were wrongfully denied without a reasonable basis. Representative cases and experience include:
- New Manchester Resort & Golf,
Cooper Knowles sued insurance companies for failing to fully and properly evaluate first party claims, and he earned a reputation as a champion of justice by successfully representing people whose insurance claims were wrongfully denied without a reasonable basis. Representative cases and experience include:
- New Manchester Resort & Golf, LLC, v. Chicago Title Insurance Co., United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.
- John & Leigh Ann Thomson v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Co., United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia.
- CHIS, LLC v. Peerless Indemnity Insurance Company, United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia.