Atty. Edward J. Cochran

Atty. Edward J. Cochran

Edward Cochran joined Coleman Talley LLP in 2013, and is an Associate practicing in the firm’s Valdosta office. Edward concentrates his practice in commercial real estate, commercial transactions, corporate law, and estate planning.

Valdosta Valdosta 13 yrs experience 13 year
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About Edward J. Cochran at a glance

Edward J. Cochran is a Partner based in Valdosta, Georgia, practicing at Coleman Talley LLP. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, tax, and commercial re. Admitted to practice in Georgia (2013). Educated at Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law (J.D., 2013) and University of Georgia (B.B.A., 2000). Serands clients in Valdosta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Edward Cochran joined Coleman Talley LLP in 2013, and is an Associate practicing in the firm’s Valdosta office
  • Edward concentrates his practice in commercial real estate, commercial transactions, corporate law, and estate planning
  • A native of Bainbridge, GA, Edward received his B.B.A. in both Real Estate and Marketing from the University of Georgia in 2000, and his J.D. cum laude from Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law in 2013
  • At Mercer, Edward was awarded the Faculty Award for Outstanding Achievement in Legal Writing, a Merit Scholarship, and Cali Awards for Advanced Legal Writing Group and Environmental Law Practice
  • As a former licensed real estate broker in the State of Georgia, Edward offers over 13 years of experience in the real estate industry specializing in commercial real estate brokerage, development, and asset management
  • His experience ranges from assisting investors in purchasing income producing properties to consulting on a bank owned portfolio with over ninety million dollars in assets
  • In 2007, Edward earned the Certified Commercial Investment Member designation and remains a member of the National and Georgia Chapters of the CCIM Institute
  • Additionally, he is a member of the Real Estate Section of the Georgia Bar Association

Practice Areas Explained

Edward J. Cochran's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edward J. Cochran handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Edward J. Cochran is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Georgia →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Commercial Real Estate

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Valdosta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Edward J. Cochran

Where is Edward J. Cochran's law office located?
Edward J. Cochran's law practice is located in Valdosta, Georgia. The firm is Coleman Talley LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Edward J. Cochran handle?
Edward J. Cochran focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, tax, commercial re. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Edward J. Cochran practiced law?
Edward J. Cochran has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did Edward J. Cochran go to law school?
Edward J. Cochran earned their education at (J.D., 2013); (B.B.A., 2000).
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Education

J.D.
Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law
- 2013
B.B.A.
University of Georgia
- 2000

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 2013

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