Experienced Attorneys in Chattanooga
Representing Individuals, Businesses and Insurers Throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia
At the law offices of Franklin, Cooper & Marcus, PLLC, we provide experienced and accessible legal counsel to individuals, businesses and insurers throughout Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia. Because we understand the uncertainty that can accompany legal issues, we place a high priority on communication and responsiveness. Our experienced attorneys are committed to being available when you need questions answered and to keeping you continually informed regarding the status of the issues that affect you. Contact our offices to set up a free initial consultation.
About Us
All of our attorneys have longstanding ties with the community in which we live and work. Though we formed our firm in 1998, our 5 attorneys average over 25 years of experience. We are licensed to practice in state and federal courts throughout Tennessee and Georgia.
While we are experienced trial lawyers, we also have extensive experience in mediation, mediation advocacy and arbitration. Three of our attorneys are listed as general civil mediators under Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31.
Our Practice
Our practice includes representation in matters involving:
- Personal injury. Our attorneys handle a wide range of personal injury claims, working with clients who have suffered many types of injury, including brain injury, back injury and neck injury.
- Workers' compensation. We can guide you through the process with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the court system to ensure that the benefits and obligations of the Tennessee Workers' Compensation Act are being met.
- Employment law. Our attorneys represent employees and employers in matters arising in the workplace, including claims of discrimination and retaliatory discharge.
- Insurance law. Whether you need a coverage opinion or are facing a first party claim, our experience allows us to guide you through insurance law issues, insurance claims and litigation.
- Insurance defense. We represent insurance companies and their insureds in the areas of automobile, premises, commercial, construction and products liability claims.
- Medical malpractice defense. Whether you are a physician, a medical group, or a hospital or other medical care facility, we provide medical malpractice defense.
- General civil litigation. More than 90% of our firm's cases involve civil litigation covering a wide variety of subject areas and issues.
- Mediation and arbitration. Three of our five attorneys are Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 Listed General Civil Mediators and all of our attorneys have years of experience with alternative dispute resolution.
Contact us to schedule a free initial consultation. Our offices are open from 8:00 am until 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Evening and weekend appointments are available upon request.

