Atty. David Ray Cooper

Atty. David Ray Cooper

Mr. David Ray Cooper is a lawyer practicing civil rights litigation, municipal liability, governmental liability and 7 other areas of law.

Topeka Topeka 32 J. Erfahrung 32 year
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Profile Summary

About David Ray Cooper at a glance

David Ray Cooper is a Partner based in Topeka, Kansas, practicing at Fisher, Patterson, Sayler & Smith, L.L.P.. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, litigation, civil rights, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Kansas U.S. District Court, District of Kansas U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit U.S. Supreme Cou (1994). Educated at Washburn University (J.D., 1994) and Washburn University (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Board of Directors 2010-, President-Elect, 2012), Defense Research Institute (Civil Rights and Employment Law Committees, Topeka Bar Association, Kansas Bar Association, Kansas Association of Defense Counsel. Serands clients in Topeka, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. David Ray Cooper is a lawyer practicing civil rights litigation, municipal liability, governmental liability and 7 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Washburn University in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • David practices at Fisher, Patterson, Sayler & Smith, L.L.P. in Topeka, KS

Practice Areas Explained

David Ray Cooper's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Ray Cooper handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

David Ray Cooper is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Kansas →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

David Ray Cooper is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Kansas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

David Ray Cooper is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Kansas →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

David Ray Cooper is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Kansas →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

David Ray Cooper is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Kansas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kansas

Practicing law in Kansas. Legal matters in Kansas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Topeka are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kansas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kansas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Kansas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Ray Cooper

Where is David Ray Cooper's law office located?
David Ray Cooper's law practice is located in Topeka, Kansas. The firm is Fisher, Patterson, Sayler & Smith, L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Ray Cooper handle?
David Ray Cooper focuses on personal injury, employment, litigation, civil rights, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kansas.
How long has David Ray Cooper practiced law?
David Ray Cooper has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did David Ray Cooper go to law school?
David Ray Cooper earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact David Ray Cooper for a consultation?
You can contact David Ray Cooper directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David Ray Cooper received?
David Ray Cooper's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Washburn University
- 1994
B.A.
Washburn University
- 1991

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Kansas U.S. District Court, District of Kansas U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit U.S. Supreme Cou
Admitted: 1994

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