Ronald T. Coleman Jr.

Ronald T. Coleman Jr.


Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Recognized since 2007

Atlanta, Georgia

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Franchise Law

Litigation - Intellectual Property

Trade Secrets Law

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Ron Coleman is an accomplished trial lawyer who thrives in big, complex cases. Throughout his 30-year career, Ron has helped his 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 through often business-defining disputes. Ron is particularly proud that he has developed a group of long-standing clients, some of which have worked with him for more than 20 years.

It is a testament to Ron's tenacity and results that he is often called upon to handle the biggest, most complex pieces of litigation facing businesses in the Southeast.

Contact & Links
Location
  • Promenade Tower 20th Floor
    1230 Peachtree Street NE
    Atlanta, GA 30309
Languages
  • English
Education
  • Duke University, J.D., with honors, Editorial Board, Duke Law Journal 1985-1986, graduated 1986
  • Duke University, A.B., cum laude, graduated 1983
Bar Admissions
  • Georgia, 1986
Affiliations
  • ABA Forum on Franchising - Governing Committee member (2014-present)
  • ABA Franchise Law Journal - Topic and Article Editor and Associate Editor (2008-2014)
  • American Bar Association: Section of Litigation; Section of Intellectual Property Law; Forum on Franchising - Member
  • National Center for Civil and Human Rights - Pro bono intellectual property law advisor
  • Section of Intellectual Property Litigation Committee - Co-chair, Trade Secret Litigation Subcommittee
Court Admissions
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals
  • U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals
  • U.S. Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
Federal Clerkships
  • United States Court of Appeals

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Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Franchise Law, Atlanta (2025)
  • Franchise Law, Atlanta (2020)
  • Franchise Law, Atlanta (2017)
  • Franchise Law, Atlanta (2012)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Franchise Law
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Trade Secrets Law
Special Focus:
  • Litigation
  • Trademark
Awards:
  • Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America as Lawyer of the Year in Georgia in the practice area of Franchise Law (2012, 2017, 2020)
  • Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America for Franchise Law (2007-present) and Litigation-Intellectual Property (2013-present)
  • Listed in Chambers US: America's Leading Lawyers for Business for Commercial Litigation (2010-present)
  • Recognized as a Georgia "Super Lawyer," for Business Litigation by Super Lawyers magazine (2004-present)
  • Recognized by the International Who's Who of Business Lawyers, Franchise Law (2004-present)
  • Selected as one of Georgia's "Legal Elite" for Intellectual Property Law by Georgia Trend magazine (2004)
  • Litigation Counsel of America, Charter Fellow

Publications

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