Atty. James W. Copeland

Atty. James W. Copeland

Attorney James W. Copeland is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, multiple federal appellate and district courts, and all courts of record in Georgia.

Peachtree City Peachtree City 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About James W. Copeland at a glance

James W. Copeland is a Member based in Peachtree City, Georgia, practicing at Copeland Law Firm, LLC. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, contracts, discrimination, personal injury, and employment. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1995), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia (1995), U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit and U.S. Court of Federal Claims (1999), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (2006). Educated at Duke University School of Law (J.D., 1995) and Vanderbilt University (Bachelor, 1988). Serands clients in Peachtree City, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Attorney James W. Copeland is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, multiple federal appellate and district courts, and all courts of record in Georgia
  • He has also been admitted pro hac vice in cases across Florida, Kansas, Kentucky, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina
  • In addition to litigating in state and federal courts, he has handled appeals for federal government contractors before various boards, including the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals and the Veterans Administration Board of Contract Appeals
  • He has also provided counsel in interstate and international matters
  • Attorney Copeland earned his law degree from Duke University School of Law, where he served as a staff editor for the Duke Environmental Law and Policy Forum and was a member of the Dean’s Advisory Council
  • He completed his undergraduate studies in civil engineering at Vanderbilt University in 1988 and worked as a project engineer on construction projects in Florida and Maryland before attending law school
  • Before establishing his own firm, Attorney Copeland gained extensive experience as an associate at two law firms and as an equity partner in a construction and employment law firm with offices in multiple states

Practice Areas Explained

James W. Copeland's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James W. Copeland handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Termination

James W. Copeland is one of 6,921 wrongful termination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful termination attorneys in Georgia →

Contracts

James W. Copeland is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Georgia →

Workplace Discrimination

James W. Copeland is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Georgia →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

James W. Copeland is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Georgia →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James W. Copeland is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Georgia →

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 Peachtree City 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 James W. Copeland

Where is James W. Copeland's law office located?
James W. Copeland's law practice is located in Peachtree City, Georgia. The firm is Copeland Law Firm, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James W. Copeland handle?
James W. Copeland focuses on wrongful termination, contracts, discrimination, personal injury, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has James W. Copeland practiced law?
James W. Copeland has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did James W. Copeland go to law school?
James W. Copeland earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (Bachelor, 1988).
How can I contact James W. Copeland for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Duke University School of Law
- 1995
Bachelor
Vanderbilt University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit and U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 1999
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 2006

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