Atty. Samuel A. Cochran

Atty. Samuel A. Cochran

Sam is an associate at Starnes Davis Florie, devoting his practice to complex litigation and appellate advocacy with a focus on higher education, environmental law, class actions, and all forms of commercial disputes, including antitrust claims. While attending law school at the University of Alabama School, Sam was an Executive Editor of the Alabama Law Review, received the Judge Walter P.

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Profile Summary

About Samuel A. Cochran at a glance

Samuel A. Cochran is an Associate based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Starnes Davis Florie Llp. They have 3+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2023. Their practice focuses on patent, wrongful death, personal injury, business, and class action. Admitted to practice in Alabama (2023). Educated at University of Alabama School of Law (J.D., 2023) and Washington & Lee University (B.A., 2018). Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Sam is an associate at Starnes Davis Florie, devoting his practice to complex litigation and appellate advocacy with a focus on higher education, environmental law, class actions, and all forms of commercial disputes, including antitrust claims
  • While attending law school at the University of Alabama School, Sam was an Executive Editor of the Alabama Law Review, received the Judge Walter P. Gewin Best Brief Award for the University of Alabama Moot Court Competition, was a Competition Finalist and awarded Outstanding Brief at the Duberstein National Bankruptcy Moot Court Competition, and was appointed to Order of the Barristers
  • Prior to law school, Sam worked in sales in Washington D.C
  • Professional Recognition •Awarded Outstanding Brief at the Duberstein Bankruptcy Moot Court Competition •Received the Judge Walter P. Gewin Best Brief Award •Quarterfinalist at the University of Alabama Moot Court Competition •Appointed to Order of the Barristers News & Insights •L&E Newsletter Alert- President Trump Bans DEI - January 2025 •Starnes Davis Florie Welcomes 4 New Associates to the Firm

Practice Areas Explained

Samuel A. Cochran's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Wrongful Death

Samuel A. Cochran is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Alabama →

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.

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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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Class Action

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alabama

Practicing law in Alabama. Legal matters in Alabama are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Birmingham are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alabama state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alabama 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 Alabama courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Samuel A. Cochran

Where is Samuel A. Cochran's law office located?
Samuel A. Cochran's law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm is Starnes Davis Florie Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Samuel A. Cochran handle?
Samuel A. Cochran focuses on patent, wrongful death, personal injury, business, class action. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has Samuel A. Cochran practiced law?
Samuel A. Cochran has 3+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2023.
Where did Samuel A. Cochran go to law school?
Samuel A. Cochran earned their education at (J.D., 2023); (B.A., 2018).
How can I contact Samuel A. Cochran for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Alabama School of Law
- 2023
B.A.
Washington & Lee University
- 2018

Bar Admissions

Alabama
Admitted: 2023

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