Atty. N. Jackson Cotney, Jr.

Atty. N. Jackson Cotney, Jr.

N. Jackson Cotney, Jr. was born in Macon, Georgia in 1956, and attended Mercer University, graduating in 1978.

Marietta Marietta 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About N. Jackson Cotney, Jr. at a glance

N. Jackson Cotney, Jr. is a Partner based in Marietta, Georgia, practicing at Wiles & Wiles LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, litigation, and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in Georgia Georgia Court of Appeals U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia (1981). Educated at University of Georgia School of Law (J.D., 1981) and Mercer University (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Georgia. Serands clients in Marietta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • N. Jackson Cotney, Jr. was born in Macon, Georgia in 1956, and attended Mercer University, graduating in 1978
  • He graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1981 with a Juris Doctor degree
  • After 8 years of public service as a prosecutor, including service as the Chief Assistant District Attorney in the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit and as the Chief Assistant Solicitor of DeKalb County, he joined Wiles & Wiles, LLP as a partner in 1989
  • Jack is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, the American Bar Association and the International Council of Shopping Centers
  • His primary practice areas include business litigation and landlord tenant matters
  • Jack also teaches real estate courses for credit through the Wiles & Wiles, LLP Real Estate School
  • Professional organizations -American Bar Association -International Council of Shopping Centers Honors and awards -AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®

Practice Areas Explained

N. Jackson Cotney, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases N. Jackson Cotney, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

N. Jackson Cotney, Jr. is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Georgia →

Commercial Real Estate

N. Jackson Cotney, Jr. is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Georgia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

N. Jackson Cotney, Jr. is one of 22,365 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant 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 Marietta 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 N. Jackson Cotney, Jr.

Where is N. Jackson Cotney, Jr.'s law office located?
N. Jackson Cotney, Jr.'s law practice is located in Marietta, Georgia. The firm is Wiles & Wiles LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does N. Jackson Cotney, Jr. handle?
N. Jackson Cotney, Jr. focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, litigation, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has N. Jackson Cotney, Jr. practiced law?
N. Jackson Cotney, Jr. has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did N. Jackson Cotney, Jr. go to law school?
N. Jackson Cotney, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1978).
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What awards or recognition has N. Jackson Cotney, Jr. received?
N. Jackson Cotney, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Georgia School of Law
- 1981
B.A.
Mercer University
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Georgia Georgia Court of Appeals U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
Admitted: 1981

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