Carlock, Copeland & Stair, a civil defense litigation firm, has a reputation for forceful, creative and cost-effective advocacy on behalf of its clients. Formed in 1970 with five attorneys operating out of a downtown Atlanta office, we now have approximately 90 attorneys handling legal matters across the Southeast from offices in Atlanta, GA and Charleston, SC.

Carlock, Copeland & Stair focuses on civil defense litigation and dispute resolution, and our attorneys' experience, training and diverse backgrounds have made us one of the premier trial firms in the Southeast. We have organized our work in the following practice areas: 

• Commercial Litigation  
• Construction Litigation  
• General Liability  
• Health Care Litigation  
• Trucking & Transportation Litigation

As we grow, we continue to stress the importance of our founding principles:

Legal Excellence and Forceful Advocacy
The hallmark of our Firm is the depth and breadth of our attorneys' experience. This experience allows our clients to fully understand potential risks and rewards.

Cost-Effective Representation
We do not recreate the wheel but instead utilize our experience and ingenuity to achieve cost-effective results.

Focus on Clients' Needs
At every opportunity, our attorneys take the time to listen and anticipate the goals and objectives of our clients. We respond promptly so our clients can make timely business decisions. We understand our mission is to serve our clients and we make their experience as convenient and stress-free as possible.

Professional Resources
In addition to our extensive experience, we employ full-time experts and nurse consultants to analyze claims during the defense process. Our multi-state practice provides us with a vast pool of industry specialists.

Diversity
The Firm advocates diversity in the workplace, recognizing its importance to our success and to the success of our clients. Understanding that diversity encompasses race, gender, ethnicity, individual characteristics, geographic differences, and varying experiences, we are committed to the goal of strengthening our diversity through recruiting and retaining quality personnel from all backgrounds.

CARLOCK COPELAND HISTORY