Richard Kopelman
Special Counsel
Richard Kopelman is Special Counsel at Henningsen Injury Attorneys, P.C. Licensed in Georgia for 39 years and an active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing, he focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, brain injury, motorcycle accidents, and medical malpractice cases.
39 years
Years Licensed in Georgia
5.0 / 5.0
Avvo Client Score · 11 Reviews
9.5 Superb
Avvo Rating
11 five-star
Avvo Star Distribution
Impressive Record of Success
Representative results include:
$2,500,000
Westrex Corp. v. City of Atlanta
Settlement at commencement of trial
$1.15 Million
Davis v. Piedmont Hospital
Jury awarded $1.15 million
Appellate Victory
Queen v. Northlake Regional Medical Center
Appellate Court struck down anti-patient statute
Each case is different. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Additional results available on Richard’s Avvo profile.
Educational Experiences
Richard earned a Bachelor of Arts from Washington and Lee University in 1984 and a Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1987. He received the Best Oral Advocate honor at the 1986 National Moot Court Competition.
Focus on Brain Injury and Wrongful Death
Most of Richard’s practice is devoted to car accident (58%) and wrongful death (25%) cases, with additional work in brain injury (10%), motorcycle accidents (5%), and medical malpractice (2%). He has spoken on brain injury litigation and prevention, including “Concussion and Head Injuries in Sports” (2010) and “Examining Lay Witnesses in Brain Injury Cases” (2007).
Career Timeline
Present
Special Counsel, Henningsen Injury Attorneys, P.C.
2011 – Present
Partner, Kopelman Sitton Law Group, LLC
2006 – Present
Founding Partner, Kopelman Law Group, P.C.
1995 – 2006
Partner, Orlando & Kopelman, P.C.
Achievements
- Avvo: 9.5 “Superb”; client score 5.0/5.0 (11 reviews, all 11 five-star)
- 2014 Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
- 2014 Georgia’s Top Lawyers, Atlanta Magazine
- 2013 Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
- 2013 Legal Elite, Georgia Trend
- 2013 Georgia’s Top Lawyers, Atlanta Magazine
- 1986 Best Oral Advocate, National Moot Court Competition
- Invited Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum · 16 Avvo peer endorsements
Education
- University of Georgia School of Law, Juris Doctor, 1987
- Washington and Lee University, Bachelor of Arts, 1984
Bar Admissions
- Georgia, acquired 1987, Active Member in Good Standing, no misconduct found
- 39 years licensed in Georgia
Professional Associations
- American Association for Justice (formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America), Member (1991–Present)
- Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, Member (1991–Present)
- American Bar Association, Member (1987–Present); State Bar of Georgia, Member (1987–Present)
- DeKalb Bar Association, Member (1995–Present)
Online Profiles
Media & Speaking
- “Concussion and Head Injuries in Sports” — Head Injury Awareness & Prevention talk, Sandtown Recreation Center Youth Football, 2010
- “Examining Lay Witnesses in Brain Injury Cases” — Fundamentals of Brain Trauma seminar, 2007
- Avvo contributions: 3 Legal Answers
Beyond the Courtroom
- NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor (registered player agent)
- Founder and President of KLASS Sports, established 2006
- Married and the father of three sons
- Youth soccer coach and avid cyclist
Avvo Profile Details
Avvo client review score: 5.0/5.0 from 11 reviews; all 11 are five-star.
Avvo profile
Richard’s Avvo Profile Details
Richard holds a 9.5 “Superb” rating on Avvo and a perfect 5.0 client score. Clients consistently mention his accessibility and the personal attention he gives every case.
Avvo Rating
Superb
5.0 / 5.0
Client Review Score
11 reviews · all 11 five-star
16
Peer Endorsements
3 Legal Answers
“Very accommodating and will always find time to talk to you”
– Barbara
Avvo · November 8, 2019
“Treating me like his only client”
– Susan
Avvo · October 25, 2013
“Always kept me informed and made sure I understood”
– Joe
Avvo · January 15, 2015
To get in touch with Attorney Kopelman, contact us online or call our office
404-882-6810
