Veronica Higgs Cope

Veronica Higgs Cope

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 24 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Snellville, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

2330 Scenic Highway, Snellville, GA

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Licenses

Licensed in South Carolina for 19 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 2006

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Georgia for 24 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2001

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Alabama for 19 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 2006

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

The Cope Law Firm, PC

2330 Scenic Highway, Snellville, GA, 30078

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Veronica Higgs Cope's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by taz | July 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

An AMAZING Lawyer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Veronica is the ONLY lawyer I would trust with my life!!!!!!!!! She's very informative, very professional, she's honest, she goes over and beyond for you, she communicates with you every step of the way so you'll know what's going on. I've hired Veronica on 2 separate occasions and if I ever need a l...awyer I would hire her again. I LOVE her!!!!!!!! She works even when you don't think she is. She resolved my case during a pandemic while I was in another state the whole time. She's AMAZING!!!!!!! As a person and a lawyer!!! She treats every case as if you're her only case, you may reach out to her at anytime with questions and she'll answer them for you, she's easy to talk to and she's honest with you about your results. Again Veronica thank you for being an AMAZING lawyer!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Charles | November 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Attorney Misconduct (Over billing, Unethical, client abandonment)

I hired Atty Cope earlier this year for a case in Gwinnett County. She was initially open and available once I paid my retainer. Due to being able to resolve the case resolution without an attorney I ended our client-attorney arrangement. Because the arrangement was so brief I inquired about getting ...part of my retainer back. She agreed only after telling me that there is a mandatory "35 Day waiting period" After weeks and weeks of non communication she never returned it to me. I called her office repeatedly, texts, Facebook, she just refused to talk to me. Will be reporting her to the Georgia Bar to file a complaint. I do not recommend Attorney Veronica Cope. civil case in Gwinnett county. She was initially open and available once I paid my retainer.

Veronica Cope

Replied last November 24, 2018

This client was charged with theft by taking and assault. Since he was a doctor charged with a felony, I wanted to act very quickly to minimize any effect these charges might have had on his practice. I quickly got him into a program which would ensure that these charges were dismissed and his record would be restricted (charges removed from his record). Because of my quick action, the client got into the program and never even had to go to court. Although I provided the services agreed upon, the client thought he should receive part of his retainer back although it was a fixed fee arrangement and he was not due a refund of his retainer. For customer satisfaction, I ultimately refunded a portion of his money back although he was not entitled to any money back. This is truly an example of “no good deed goes unpunished.”

Posted by Tiffany | January 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Professional and Knowledgeable

Ms. Cope was contacted on Friday for a DUI case to be held on Tuesday. She responded the very same day I called her office and did my initial consultation and kept in touch with me over the weekend. When I met her, she was very professional and knowledgeable as she explained to me what was in my best... interest. She was able to negotiate my charge of DUI to reckless driving so I would not lose my drivers license. I highly recommend Ms. Cope to help you in your time of need. Give her a call.

Posted by Mrs. Diaz | August 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent lawyer for my son

Veronica, did an excellent job working with my son on his charges. She took an enormous amount of time talking to my husband and I and our son. My son needed someone to explain the letter of the law to him so he could understand how serious the situation was. She took her time and spoke to him as an ...attorney and as a mom. He needed to hear the important information from all parties. She also met with us within a few days of calling her. She also took her time on the phone explaining things and calming me down so I could understand the situation fully from a legal perspective. Veronica, went to court with us and didn't rush and spent 4 hours at the courthouse and once again sat my son down and explained the charges and how he needed to be careful of the path he was following. She is extremely knowledgeable and very approachable. We needed the help desperately at a very scary time and she was available day or night to speak with us. Even my son felt comfortable speaking with Veronica and even called her which says a lot about a 19 year old feeling comfortable enough to reach out and ask questions. She is an excellent attorney and is a great role model for kids that need that extra help to find their way back. She was extremely well prepared and helped us to get the best outcome for our son. Thank you so much!!!!! Mrs. Diaz

Posted by anonymous | August 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Not who or what she claims to be

Do not waste your time or money. No bad feedback? All of her reviews are very general with John Doe names, do not be fooled. I hired this lawyer and never got anything not even a reciept for what she "says" she did. Never went to court, hard to get in touch with, claims she can never find files and i...s never available to meet. However, before I payed her she returned any and every message promptly. She is also a sports agent and that is what she cares about and only about. I have been trying to get my money back for over a year now. Please I ask you to think twice before making the same mistake that I made. Good luck.

Veronica Cope

Replied last August 04, 2016

Any of my clients will advise you that I am accessible and responsive and that I will go to great lengths to obtain the best result for my clients. This criminal client lost his job after I had been working on his case for some time and became very upset as I would not return his retainer which had been earned long before his request per my retainer agreement. This was after I had worked diligently on his criminal case without ever receiving the full retainer, giving him a discounted rate, and allowing him to make payment installments. He threatened me and my career and indicated that he would do whatever is necessary to try to ruin my career. Although I completed the services for which I had been retained and even offered to try to return a portion of his retainer as a compromise and a matter of "client satisfaction", this disgruntled client refused and said that he would only be happy with the return of the full retainer. If you will notice in his review he never indicates that I did not do what I was paid to do or that he did not have a favorable result. In fact, I was able to get his probation terminated which had kept him from obtaining employment. I have been practicing law for 15 years and have always made my clients issues my priority as I know how important careful handling of their cases may be. Please take the time to read the rest of my reviews over the years. I am also glad to provide a number of client references upon request. Although I enjoy the sports agency part of my practice, my criminal clients come first as often their liberty and livelihoods are at stake. This gentlemen is truly an example of the old adage "No good deed goes unpunished."

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Veronica Higgs Cope's Lawyer Endorsements

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Barbara Alexander

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Veronica for a number of years and have referred her clients, who have shared with me that they were very satisfied with her services."

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Harelda Gragg

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Friend

"I've known Veronica for over twenty years. She is intelligent and sharp, but, most importantly, she is compassionate and just. All of these are qualities that make a lawyer a great lawyer."

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Alaina Howard

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Ms. Cope on several matters over the past 10 years and found her to be very knowledgeable about her cases. She is also very responsive to her client's needs. Ms. Cope is an active member of the legal community and will go out of her way towards its betterment."

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Sean Campbell

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Cope has consistently demonstrated an effective approach to representing clients in various areas of criminal defense. This is indicative of her experience and knowledge of the law. She is diligent in her pursuit of justice and responsive to her clients. I strongly and sincerely endorse Ms.Cope for those looking for defense in criminal matters."

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Lauren Bell

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Ms. Cope in the legal community for 10 years and worked with her on several matters. She has always been very professional, knowledgeable of most recent case law on a subject matter, a zealous voice for her clients and a perfectionist in her craft. She has a strong presence in the Court room and is a very experienced litigator. She is highly respected in the legal community for both her work in the court room and in the volunteer hours she gives back to her community."

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Morgan Bembry

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Veronica is a passionate, intelligent, and thoughtful advocate for her clients."

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Elaine Levine

Entertainment lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is bright, hard working, responsive, diligent, experienced and a terrific attorney."

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Travis Newton

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Veronica. She is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

2012 - 2014

Contract Attorney, Nfl Players Association

Associations

2017 - Present

Multibar Leadership Council

Secretary/Treasurer

2008 - Present

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2007 - Present

DeKalb Bar Association

Secretary

2007 - Present

Atlanta Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Georgia Association for Women Lawyers Foundation

Board Member

2000 - Present

Georgia Association for Women Lawyers

Board Member

Education

2001

University of North Carolina School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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