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Ronald T Coleman Jr

Ronald T Coleman Jr

USA 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

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Provided by Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

USA

Practice Areas

Litigation, Class Action Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation, Product Liability, Professional Liability Litigation, Intellectual Property, Copyrights, IP and Competitive Practices Litigation, Patent Litigation, Trade Secrets, Trademarks, Labor and Employment, Food, Beverage and Hospitality, Franchise and Distribution

Career

Ron Coleman is an accomplished trial lawyer who thrives in big, complex cases. Throughout his more than 30-year career, Ron has helped clients successfully resolve all manner of legal disputes, whether via negotiation, motion practice, alternative dispute resolution, trial, or appeal. Whether representing a plaintiff or defendant, his creative, sophisticated approach to resolving disputes is designed to help his clients reach the best possible outcomes consistent with their business goals.

Ron represents manufacturers, technology companies, franchisors, and other clients in a variety of commercial, intellectual property, and product liability cases. His intellectual property experience includes trade secret, trademark, copyright, and patent infringement matters. Ron also regularly represents national franchisors in all manner of disputes, including disputes with franchisees and claims arising from competition between franchise systems.

Ron invests in learning about his clients and focuses on helping them navigate business-defining disputes. He is particularly proud that he has developed a group of long-standing litigation clients, some of which he has worked with for more than 20 years.

As a testament to his tenacity and the results he achieves, Ron is often called upon to handle the biggest, most complex litigation matters facing businesses in the Southeast.

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association, Section of Litigation and Intellectual Property; Forum on Franchising, Chair, 2021-Present and Governing Committee, 2014-Present; National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Pro Bono IP attorney

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: General Commercial - Georgia

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Ronald Coleman is experienced in handling commercial disputes. He often undertakes franchise and IP litigation as part of a broader contentious practice.

Franchising - USA - Nationwide

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Ronald Coleman Jr of Bradley Arant Boult Cummings is well recognized by the market as an experienced franchise litigator.

Strengths

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  • Ron is an experienced, well-known commercial lawyer who provides excellent work, advice and stand-up representation.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • Ron is one of the most respected franchising lawyers nationally and really dominates that field in Atlanta. He is a really experienced litigator.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • He is smart, collaborative and a good communicator.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • He's an excellent lawyer who is both a polished advocate and a seasoned diplomat.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA

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