Practice areas: Business Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Appellate; view more
Licensed in Georgia since: 1990
Education: University of Georgia School of Law
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J. Bertram “Bert” Levy is a partner at the law offices of Cohan & Levy in Atlanta, Georgia, where he represents individuals and businesses in a wide range of civil matters. His practice area is primarily focused on business litigation, general civil litigation and appeals, as well as alternative dispute resolution.
With more than three decades of legal experience, Mr. Levy is known for his practical, detail-oriented approach to resolving disputes efficiently while protecting his clients’ long-term interests. His litigation work includes contract disputes, insurance-related matters and real property issues, and he regularly handles cases at both the trial and appellate levels.
In 1987, Mr. Levy earned his undergraduate degree in political science from the University of Georgia, graduating magna cum laude. Later, he went on to receive his Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1990. That same year, he was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia and began building a practice based on careful legal analysis and strong client relationships.
Mr. Levy is admitted to practice before numerous state and federal courts, including the Supreme Court of Georgia, the Georgia Court of Appeals, the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, allowing him to represent clients across multiple jurisdictions and stages of litigation.
An active participant in the legal community, Mr. Levy is a member of the State Bar of Georgia’s General Practice & Trial Law Section, the Insurance Law Section and the Real Property Law Section, as well as the Atlanta Bar Association’s Litigation Section. In recognition of his work ethic standards, he has earned an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell, the organization’s highest rating.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Business Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Appellate, General LitigationFocus areas
Appeals, Litigation
- 70% Business Litigation
- 10% Alternative Dispute Resolution
- 10% Appellate
- 10% General Litigation
First Admitted: 1990, Georgia
Professional Webpage: https://www.cohanlawgroup.com/attorney/levy-j-bertram/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Georgia, 1989
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Georgia
- Supreme Court of Georgia
- Georgia Court of Appeals
- State Bar of Georgia General Practice and Trial, Insurance Law, and Real Property Law Sections
- Atlanta Bar Association Litigation Section
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Court granted motion to dismiss renewal of wrongful death suit against lessor of commercial property where mass shooting occurred, 2025
- I was hired after the client learned it was in default and was on a trial calendar. I convinced the trial court to reverse its prior orders and filed a motion to dismiss. The plaintiff dismissed rather than respond to our motion, 2025
- Awarded $288,000 judgment against builder for breach of contract and negligent construction, 2024
- Secured dismissal of two wrongful death cases against lessor of commercial property which was site of mass shooting. Third suit was voluntarily dismissed to avoid summary judgment, 2024
- Municipality agreed to pay rental property owner $125,000.00 and to repair stormwater system to prevent future flooding, 2023
- Convinced Preferred Stock Shareholder to drop lawsuit against privately held company, 2023
- Recovered over 87% of insurance proceeds interplead into court on behalf of apartment management company, 2022
- General commercial liability carrier dismissed declaratory judgment action and agreed to participate in settlement of underlying claim, 2022
- Dismissal of claims of shopping center purchaser against lease guarantor for lack of service and jurisdiction, 2020
- Kothari & Tessfaye, 318 Ga. App. 289 (2012): Appellate court reversed trial court's decision to set aside a consent judgment. Consent judgment was not void due to impossibility of performance or lack of mutuality as the purchasers accepted the risk that they would be unable to complete the road or be monetarily liable, 2012
- Gillespie v. Sand-Rock Transit, Inc. 292 Ga. App. 661(2008) Established that defendant in fraudulent transfer case has right to jury trial based on practice at time when Georgia 's first Constitution was adopted, 2008
- Telcom Cost Consulting, Inc. v. Warren, 275 Ga. App. 830, 621 S.E.2d 864 (2005)(Upholding verdict on shareholder's counterclaims for conversion of profits and breach of fiduciary duty), 2005
Pro bono / Community Service
- Planning Commissioner for the City of Brookhaven, Georgia, 2014 - 2019
- Brookhaven Fields Civic Association, Past President
- Georgia Bar High School Mock Trial regional competition, Judge, 2025
- High School Mock Trial Team, Coach
- Zoning Committee for Brookhaven Fields Civic Association, Member
- High School Mock Trial Competition, Volunteer Presiding Judge, 2024
Educational Background
- University of Georgia, A.B., Honor: magna cum laude, Honor: high honors in Political Science, Honor: Phi Beta Kappa, Honor: Phi Kappa Phi, Honor: Phi Eta Sigma, Honor: Pi Sigma Alpha, 1983-1987
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- The article traces the development of the shareholder's direct action for damages, an important tool in combatting shareholder oppression in closely held corporations under Georgia law, co-author, The Development of the Shareholder's Direct Action Damage Remedy, Georgia State Bar Journal, Vol. 28:195, 1992
- “Property Tax Issues for Manufacturers in Georgia," NBI, Co-author, 2001
- "Strategies for Overcoming Property Tax Law Challenges in Georgia," NBI, Co-author, 2004
- Presenter for "When the Love is Gone: Small Business Divorce & Shareholder Disputes" for National Business Institute, 2022
- Presented "8 Goals of Voir Dire and How to Accomplish Them" for NBI Continuing Legal Education, 2025
- Presented "Failing to Think Outside of the Box (Be Creative)" and "Falling Prey to Negotiating Tricks" for NBI Continuing Legal Education's Seminar on "Top 10 Negotiating Mistakes Litigators Make", 2025
- The seminar sought to guide viewers through essential steps to understand juror backgrounds, identify biases, evaluate juror attitudes, and more. The lecture was a blend of practical exercises and real-world experience designed to give the viewer, actionable techniques to refine their approach to jury selection , Presenter, 8 Goals of Voir Dire and How to Accomplish Them, NBI, Legal, 2025
Honors
- Awarded full scholarship upon admission and retained award by remaining in the top 25% of class, Bryant T. Castellow Memorial Scholar, UGA Law School
- Pupil Member of the Joseph Henry Lumpkin American Inn of Court, The Joseph Henry Lumpkin American Inn of Court (pupil member), UGA Law School
- Mock Trial Board, University of Georgia School of Law, Athens, Georgia
- AV® Preeminent™ rating by Martindale-Hubbell
Industry Groups
- General Business
- High Wealth Individuals
- parking enforcement
- Property Management
- Real Estate Professionals
Office location for J. Bertram Levy
3340 Peachtree Road NE
Tower 100 Suite 2570
Atlanta, GA 30326
Phone: 404-828-0915
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2026
