Atty. Benjamin J. Cooper

Atty. Benjamin J. Cooper

Ben Cooper’s practice focuses on the needs of small businesses, professionals, and nonprofit organizations. His expertise includes the formation, maintenance, and dissolution of limited liability companies, corporations, and nonprofit organizations.

Cleveland Cleveland 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About Benjamin J. Cooper at a glance

Benjamin J. Cooper is a Member based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper, LLC. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, employment, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2010) and Ohio Supreme Court (2010). Educated at Case Western Reserve University School of Law (J.D., 2010) and Ohio University (B.A. Philosophy, 2002). Active member of Professional and civic activities •Volunteer, the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ben Cooper’s practice focuses on the needs of small businesses, professionals, and nonprofit organizations
  • His expertise includes the formation, maintenance, and dissolution of limited liability companies, corporations, and nonprofit organizations
  • He is skilled in negotiating and drafting employment agreements, real estate purchase and lease agreements, and independent contractor agreements
  • Ben has also assisted nonprofit organizations in obtaining tax-exempt status from the IRS and exemptions from real property taxes
  • As a member of NGC’s school law practice, Ben regularly advises clients on charter school law and nonprofit governance
  • Publications •Author, ' Understanding Recent Changes to Ohio's LLC Law, ' NGC Legal Insights (Summer 2012) •Author, ' Pooling Tax Increment Financing for Redevelopment in Cleveland: The Las Vegas Model, ' Council of Development Finance Agencies (June 30, 2010)

Practice Areas Explained

Benjamin J. Cooper's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Employment Law

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

Benjamin J. Cooper is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Benjamin J. Cooper is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Benjamin J. Cooper is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cleveland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio 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 Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Benjamin J. Cooper

Where is Benjamin J. Cooper's law office located?
Benjamin J. Cooper's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Benjamin J. Cooper handle?
Benjamin J. Cooper focuses on probate, estate planning, employment, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Benjamin J. Cooper practiced law?
Benjamin J. Cooper has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Benjamin J. Cooper go to law school?
Benjamin J. Cooper earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.A. Philosophy, 2002).
How can I contact Benjamin J. Cooper for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
- 2010
B.A. Philosophy
Ohio University
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 2010
Ohio Supreme Court
Admitted: 2010

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