Atty. Suzanne Cochran
Ms. Suzanne Cochran is a lawyer practicing health care law, medicare and medicaid reimbursement, medicare and medicaid compliance and 5 other areas of law.
Health Care Law & More Attorney · Serving Washington, DC · 52+ Years Experience
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About Suzanne Cochran at a Glance
Suzanne Cochran is an Attorney Consultant based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer And Feld Llp. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on contracts, government, health care, and adr. Admitted to practice in Texas (1974), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1974), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1975), and District of Columbia (2013). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1974) and East Texas State University (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Suzanne Cochran
- Ms. Suzanne Cochran is a lawyer practicing health care law, medicare and medicaid reimbursement, medicare and medicaid compliance and 5 other areas of law
- Suzanne received a B.A. degree from East Texas State University in 1968, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Suzanne practices at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in Washington, DC
Practice Areas Explained
Suzanne Cochran's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Suzanne Cochran handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Washington.
Contracts in Washington
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Government & Administrative Law in Washington
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Suzanne Cochran is one of 131,162 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in District of Columbia →
Health Care Law in Washington
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Suzanne Cochran is one of 66,157 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in District of Columbia →
Mediation & Arbitration in Washington
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Suzanne Cochran is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in District of Columbia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Washington
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Washington Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Washington-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Washington Choose Suzanne Cochran
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Suzanne Cochran's practice in the field of contracts, government, health care, and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Suzanne Cochran brings 52+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, Suzanne Cochran can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering contracts, government, and health care, Suzanne Cochran can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Washington
A Washington-based practice means Suzanne Cochran attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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