Wade Copeland

Wade K. Copeland is a highly accomplished attorney in Atlanta, Georgia, who has had an extensive and distinguished career in civil trial law. He is retired as Of Counsel to Copeland, Stair, Valz & Lovell, LLP. Mr. Copeland's academic journey began with a Bachelor of Arts from Duke University in 1972. He then pursued his legal education and earned his Juris Doctor with Distinction from Emory University School of Law in 1975.

Throughout his remarkable career spanning over 40 years, Mr. Copeland has focused exclusively on civil trial work. He has amassed a wealth of experience by handling over one hundred twenty jury trials, primarily involving personal injury and wrongful death claims. Notably, he has successfully defended numerous hospitals, doctors, and nursing homes across Georgia while also representing clients in motor vehicle accident cases, product liability disputes, and premises liability matters. Mr. Copeland has also been handling insurance coverage issues for various insurance companies. Some of the hospitals he has represented include Habersham County Medical Center, Newton Medical Center, Cobb Memorial Hospital, and Hart County Medical Center.

Mr. Copeland's reputation as a seasoned litigator has earned him recognition within the legal community. He is a frequent speaker at seminars for lawyers, physicians, and healthcare professionals, sharing his knowledge and expertise. In 2004, he was inducted as a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers, a prestigious and invitation-only organization that recognizes exceptional trial lawyers in the United States and Canada. Furthermore, Mr. Copeland holds an AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale Hubbell, a distinction awarded to attorneys based on peer reviews, indicating the highest level of professional excellence. For many years, Mr. Copeland has been consistently recognized as a top attorney in Georgia. He has been listed on the Georgia Super Lawyers® list in Atlanta Magazine/Law and Politics Magazine since 2005. Moreover, from 2007 to 2019, he received the honor of being named one of the top 100 Attorneys in the state on the Georgia Super Lawyers list. These accolades highlight his exceptional legal skills and dedication to his clients throughout his career.