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Johnnie L Cochran, Jr.
1937 - 2005
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It was the dream of our founding partner Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. to build a law firm with offices across the country that was made up of men and women from all races, religions and creeds to show the world how well we could all work together. Today, with more than 35 offices across more than 20 states the attorneys at The Cochran Firm work to fulfill Johnnie’s dream by working for our clients with the same work ethic and dedication to justice exemplified by our founding partner.
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Hard working Americans in dozens of industries have been exposed to asbestos. However, they may not show symptoms of mesothelioma for decades after the exposure. Evidence has shown that many of the companies that manufactured asbestos-containing products knew of the health risks. Now, The Cochran Firm is fighting for those who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma due to contact with asbestos.
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The Watts Riot renewed Johnnie’s commitment to change the criminal and civil justice systems. He wanted to make the courts, police, and other agencies more responsive to the needs of the community. In the aftermath of the riots, Johnnie was optimistic that the disconnect between the community and local government could be remedied by working within the system and he had decided that the time was right to strike out on his own and start his own practice.
Johnnie continued with his criminal defense work and began handling an increasing amount of civil actions. Many of these cases were referred to him by his father or other agents, and some of these clients were customers from when he worked for his father selling insurance. The office was so busy that within months Johnnie was joined by a partner, Nelson L. Atkins, another former deputy city attorney. Nelson began working for the City Attorney’s Office after Johnnie had left, but the two knew each other from high school. To Johnnie, Nelson was like a younger brother that he could count on.
This concludes our three-part series on the effect of the Watts Riot on Johnnie Cochran’s career. You can read more about Johnnie’s life at bit.ly/3l1bHaR.
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Hard working Americans in dozens of industries have been exposed to asbestos. However, they may not show symptoms of mesothelioma for decades after the exposure. Evidence has shown that many of the companies that manufactured asbestos-containing products knew of the health risks. Now, The Cochran Firm is fighting for those who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma due to contact with asbestos.
You can learn more about asbestos and mesothelioma at https://bit.ly/3k5Npvj.
If you’ve suffered from mesothelioma as a result of the exposure to asbestos please contact The Cochran Firm today for a free, no-obligation initial consultation at 1-800-The-Firm or by visiting https://bit.ly/3EbkoGJ.
The Watts Riot renewed Johnnie’s commitment to change the criminal and civil justice systems. He wanted to make the courts, police, and other agencies more responsive to the needs of the community. In the aftermath of the riots, Johnnie was optimistic that the disconnect between the community and local government could be remedied by working within the system and he had decided that the time was right to strike out on his own and start his own practice.
Johnnie continued with his criminal defense work and began handling an increasing amount of civil actions. Many of these cases were referred to him by his father or other agents, and some of these clients were customers from when he worked for his father selling insurance. The office was so busy that within months Johnnie was joined by a partner, Nelson L. Atkins, another former deputy city attorney. Nelson began working for the City Attorney’s Office after Johnnie had left, but the two knew each other from high school. To Johnnie, Nelson was like a younger brother that he could count on.
This concludes our three-part series on the effect of the Watts Riot on Johnnie Cochran’s career. You can read more about Johnnie’s life at https://bit.ly/3l1bHaR.
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Ridesharing has grown to be one of the most popular forms of transportation across the world, with Uber and Lyft being the most prominent. As with any other method of transportation, rideshare accidents are going to happen. The liability coverage that both Uber and Lyft provide for their drivers varies depending on when the accident occurs:
🟢 Period 0: When a driver is not logged into the Uber/Lyft app, neither company will provide coverage.
🟢 Period 1: When the driver is logged into the Uber/Lyft app but has not yet accepted a ride, both companies provide liability coverage for an accident that was caused by the rideshare driver, up to $50,000 per individual hurt in an accident, $100,000 total injury liability per accident, and $25,000 property damage liability.
🟢 Period 2: When the driver has accepted a ride and is on the way to pick the passenger up, liability coverage increases to $1 million.
🟢 Period 3: When the rideshare passenger is in the car, ending at drop-off. Liability coverage of up to $1 million, plus limited coverage for any damage to the driver’s car, and uninsured motorist’ coverage.
To learn more about rideshare accidents, read “I’ve Been Involved in a Rideshare Accident - What Do I Do Now?” at https://bit.ly/3zvbXCI.
If you’re looking for an experienced rideshare accident lawyer, please call The Cochran Firm at 1-800-THE-FIRM or visit https://bit.ly/3g24Smk today for your free, no-obligation initial consultation today.
When filing a lawsuit, it is important to understand the terminology and potential outcomes of your claim. One important distinction is the difference between compensatory and punitive damages.
If you win a lawsuit, you may be entitled to a sum of money, known in the legal world as "damages." Damages, in many cases, come in two major categories: punitive and compensatory damages. Compensatory damages are intended simply to pay the person who was injured. Punitive damages seek to punish the person for their wrongdoing. Punitive damages are awarded in addition to actual damages in certain circumstances when the defendant's behavior is found to be especially harmful.
The Cochran Firm is here to help answer your questions. Judicial matters can be complicated, our experts are on hand to help inform you of every aspect regarding your topic. We take great pride in using our expertise for you and look forward to hearing from you. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/38Zmnzq.
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Ride-sharing companies have become increasingly popular over recent years as individuals are looking for a more economic and fuel-efficient means of travel. If you are hurt as a passenger in a Rideshare accident, your injuries will likely be covered by the at-fault driver’s insurance. The ride-sharing driver’s car insurance will apply to passenger injuries if the driver has a commercial insurance policy or a personal car insurance policy with a special provision. However, most ride-sharing companies will not have insurance that will cover your injuries. Also most likely their personal car insurance policy with the “business use exception” will not cover damages and injuries that occur while the insured is acting as a for-profit driver. The bright side of this is that Rideshare companies such as Uber® and Lyft® carry third-party liability insurance coverage which pays up to $1 million for personal injuries and property damage per accident. As a passenger, you’re covered under this kind of liability policy, when the ride-sharing company is at fault.
To learn more about Rideshare accidents, visit https://bit.ly/3tDJtVU.
If you have been involved in a ride-sharing accident that resulted in injuries, contact a Cochran Firm attorney today so we can investigate and get you the compensation for your injuries that you deserve. Call us at 1-800-THE-FIRM or visit https://bit.ly/3g24Smk.
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The Watts Rebellion, also known as the Watts Riots, lasted for six days. When it was over, thirty-five people had been killed and another 1,032 people had been injured. In a 150-block area over 600 buildings had been damaged by looting and arson and, of those, more than 200 had been completely destroyed by the fires. The property loss added up to over $200 million, and 3,938 people and 514 juveniles had been arrested. It just so happened that during this time Johnnie’s law partner was out of town driving his daughters back to school at the University of Wisconsin.
With African Americans being arrested in droves, the phones of Johnnie’s office were ringing off the hook and the office itself was flooded with clients. There were so many cases pending that the arraignment courts had to work virtually around the clock. Johnnie represented client after client, day after day, and night after night he returned home exhausted.
This is part two of a three-part series on the effect of the Watts Riot on Johnnie Cochran’s career. Keep an eye out for part two! In the meantime, you can read more about Johnnie’s life at https://bit.ly/3l1bHaR.
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Preparation can make your personal injury deposition experience a lot less intimidating. The best way to understand what to expect at your deposition is to talk with your attorney about the process. Your attorney has a vested interest in making sure you handle the other side's questions the right way, and she will make sure you’re as prepared as possible. Generally speaking, depositions may ask about your address, past lawsuits, or possible injuries. To learn more about this and other frequently asked questions, visit https://bit.ly/38Zmnzq.
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20 years ago today, numerous lives were lost in the tragic September 11 attacks. Today, we remember the lives lost and sacrifices made by so many brave Americans.
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Homeowner’s insurance covers any wind damage as the outcome of natural disasters, such as hurricanes. However, they exclude the flooding that oftentimes follows storm surges from hurricanes. Due to insurance companies’ money-making motives, it is important to fully understand every detail of your homeowner’s insurance policy.
In order to make as much money as possible, insurance companies use many strategies to underpay on claims or even deny the claim completely. To learn more about this topic, read our latest article “A Guide for Natural Disaster Claims” at https://bit.ly/3k2EwD4.
If you’re looking for an experienced natural disaster lawyer to help you pursue justice and obtain compensation for your losses, please contact our attorneys at The Cochran Firm today for your free, no-obligation initial consultation today at 1-800-The-Firm or visit https://bit.ly/3g24Smk.
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Community outreach is very important to The Cochran Firm, and our partners across the country are dedicated to continuing our commitment to the people in our neighborhoods. From sponsoring local events and back-to-school supply drives to mentor programs and scholarships, our attorneys believe that investing in our future and community is a vital part of our firm's mission.
To learn more about The Cochran Firm’s community involvement and the specific organizations we work with, visit https://bit.ly/3zUVt7W.
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The Cochran Firm Atlanta is representing the family of JauMarcus McFarland who was pinned between the second and third floors of a campus building at Champion Prep Academy on August 31, 2021. After first responders freed McFarland he was taken to Atlanta Medical Center where he later passed. The Cochran Firm will be conducting an investigation into the incident in hopes of getting answers as to what exactly happened for McFarland’s parents.
You can read more at https://bit.ly/3nmseXU.
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In 1894, president Grover Cleveland declared Labor Day to be a national holiday as a tribute to the American labor movement. That year, thousands of Pullman Company employees went on strike in Chicago. These workers were former slaves hired by George Pullman to serve as porters. While the job was ideally an opportunity for black economic advancement, it actually came with low wages, long hours, and blatant racism.
In 1925, black employees of the Pullman Company banded together to create the first African American labor union to be recognized by the American Federation of Labor - the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. The organization spent the next 12 years fighting for fair treatment at the Pullman Company. Finally, in 1937, the Pullman Company agreed to negotiate with the BSCP and signed the first agreement between a major American corporation and a black labor union.
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Natural disasters can occur without warning, subjecting families to frequent periods of economic loss, insecurity, and disruption. Contact us at 1-800-THE-FIRM or https://bit.ly/3g24Smk for more information on how we can help you with your natural disaster claim.
When tragedy strikes, insurance companies can use many tactics to underpay claims or deny the claim altogether in order to make as much profit as possible.
You should not be overpowered by your insurance company over the payment of your claim. Our experienced, resourceful attorneys at The Cochran Firm will help you fight for fair settlements for natural disaster damages. To learn more about the legal implications of natural disasters, visit https://bit.ly/3BveEFs.
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After leaving the city attorney’s office in 1965, Johnnie Cochran opened his first private practice with former deputy district attorney Gerald D. Lenoir. He was now ready to experience cases from the other side of the courtroom. Because judges and jurors tended to take the word of practically any police officer over the word of a black defendant, there was little Johnnie could do outside of using his contacts in the city attorney’s office to negotiate a deal for his clients.
Usually, he would have his clients plead “no contest” to a lesser charge of disturbing the peace. While this helped his clients avoid harsher penalties, these cases, and hundreds more like them, were fanning the flames of social anger that were burning just beneath the community’s surface. The same year that Johnnie started his private practice and moved his family into their new home in Leimert Park, this smoldering anger erupted into a full-scale rage in the community of Watts.
This is part one of a three part series on the effect of the Watts Riot on Johnnie Cochran’s career. Keep an eye out for part two! In the meantime, you can read more about Johnnie’s life at https://bit.ly/3l1bHaR.
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Johnnie Cochran had long dreamed of creating a national law firm made up of men and women from all races, religions, creeds, and backgrounds to show how well we could all work together to make the world a better place. In 1998, in a classic case of being in the right place at the right time, Johnnie would see his national firm materialize. Johnnie had been speaking to his friend and prominent attorney Jock Smith about his aspirations of building a national firm. While attending an attorney convention in New Orleans Jock was visiting with Keith Givens, a friend and colleague. Jock began describing his conversations with Mr. Cochran to Givens, who he knew could help implement Johnnie’s vision and asked if he would agree to meet with Mr. Cochran. Givens agreed and started pitching ideas back and forth with Mr. Cochran. The two soon became inseparable with hardly a day passing that they were not on the phone discussing their plans. Givens brought in his law partner Samuel Cherry and soon after Johnnie Cochran, Jock Smith, Keith Givens and Samuel Cherry became the founding partners of Cochran, Cherry, Givens & Smith, the law firm that would soon become The Cochran Firm.
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