Cole F. Heyer, Agriculture Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
Over 14 years of legal practice · focused on Agriculture, Business, and Immigration
ShareholderatGreenberg Traurig, LLP
Atlanta, GA
Practicing agriculture in Atlanta since 2012.
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Cole F. Heyer is a shareholder based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Agriculture, Business, and Immigration. Cole has over 14 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
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- Atlanta, GA
- Experience
- over 14 years
- Known for
- Agriculture · Business · Immigration
- Handles Agriculture, Business, and Immigration matters from Atlanta, GA.
- Over 14 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Cole F. Heyer: Cole F. Heyer is a shareholder based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Agriculture, Business, and Immigration. Cole has over 14 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Areas of practice
Cole's practice areas in Atlanta
Cole concentrates on agriculture, business, and immigration. Each area below outlines the kind of case Cole handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Agriculture
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Agriculture cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Cole takes agriculture matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Cole agrees to represent you.
Business cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Cole takes business matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Cole agrees to represent you.
Immigration cases in Atlanta, Georgia
Cole takes immigration matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Cole agrees to represent you.
Biography
Cole F. Heyer, agriculture attorney serving Atlanta
Cole F. Heyer is a shareholder based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Agriculture, Business, and Immigration. Cole has over 14 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Cole works from Atlanta, Georgia and takes on agriculture matters across the region.
Cole F. Heyer has been working in the immigration field for over a decade and has wide-ranging experience in both family-based and employment-based immigration matters. Prior to joining GT in 2015, Cole worked at a high-volume family-based immigration practice where he represented clients before the Atlanta Immigration Court and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
At GT, Cole focuses his practice on representing domestic and multinational employers before the USCIS, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), the U.S. Department of State (DOS), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on virtually all issues that employers may face in the employment context with immigration.
Specifically, Cole represents and advises employers, ranging from small, start-up companies to Fortune 50 companies, in all areas of employment-based immigration matters, including nonimmigrant visa categories (B, E-1/2, E-3, F, H-1B, H-3, J, L-1A/B, O, TN, R), permanent residence (PERM, Extraordinary Ability/Outstanding Researchers, Multinational Managers and National Interest Waivers), naturalization, and DACA. He services companies in all industries, including pharmaceuticals, medical device, oil & gas, retail and fashion, IT, financial services, and food & beverage on U.S. employment-based immigration, compliance and enforcement actions, and global immigration. Cole also assists with GT’s federal litigation practice concerning immigration matters.
Finally, Cole advises employers with I-9 compliance by providing onsite training, internal audits and reviews, and deploying best practices to minimize exposure and liabilities in the event of ICE investigations and audits. As part of this practice, Cole has worked directly with ICE on I-9 audits to negotiate on behalf of employers that he represents.
Judicial Clerkships
•Law Clerk, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Administrative Law Appeals, Summer 2010
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, 'Ones to Watch,' Immigration Law, 2024-2025
•Listed, Lawdragon, '100 Leading Immigration Lawyers,' 2025-2026
Cole's approach to agriculture cases
Cole F. Heyer has been working in the immigration field for over a decade and has wide-ranging experience in both family-based and employment-based immigration matters. Prior to joining GT in 2015, Cole worked at a high-volume family-based immigration practice where he represented clients before the Atlanta Immigration Court and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). At GT, Cole…
Clients Cole works with
Cole reviews new inquiries case-by-case for agriculture, business, and immigration matters in Atlanta and the surrounding Georgia area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Cole studied and practices
Suffolk University Law School J.D. magna cum laude Suffolk University Law School J.D. 2012 Staff Member and Associate Production Editor Suffolk University Law School J.D. Suffolk University L
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Berry College
B.A. · 2008
Jurisdictions
Cole's state bar admissions
Georgia Supreme Cour
2012 · ACTIVE
Cole studied at — in Suffolk University Law School J.D. magna cum laude Suffolk University Law School J.D. 2012 Staff Member and Associate Production Editor Suffolk University Law School J.D. Suffolk University L and B.A. in Berry College.
Law school and academic background
Cole completed — in Suffolk University Law School J.D. magna cum laude Suffolk University Law School J.D. 2012 Staff Member and Associate Production Editor Suffolk University Law School J.D. Suffolk University L and B.A. in Berry College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Cole runs in Georgia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Cole's professional memberships and bar associations
Professional & Community Involvement •Member, International Bar Association
IBA · membership
Locations
Cole F. Heyer's office in Atlanta
Cole's primary office is at Terminus 200, Terminus 200, 3333 Piedmont Road NE, Suite 2500, Atlanta, GA, 30305. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Terminus 200, Terminus 200, 3333 Piedmont Road NE, Suite 2500
Atlanta, GA 30305
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How to hire Cole F. Heyer — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new agriculture attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Cole usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Cole charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Cole's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Cole will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a agriculture attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
A short list to run through before you commit: How many agriculture matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Cole
Cole discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in agriculture practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every agriculture matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Cole confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Cole's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many agriculture practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Cole F. Heyer
How much does it cost to hire Cole for a agriculture case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Cole walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Cole offer a free consultation?
Cole charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Cole's office. Some agriculture attorneys offer free consults — check Cole's current terms during booking.
How long do agriculture cases in Georgia typically take?
Simple agriculture matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Cole gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Cole take my case if I'm outside Atlanta?
Cole is licensed in Georgia. Matters governed by Georgia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Cole will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Cole?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Cole will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Cole accepting new agriculture clients right now?
Cole's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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