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.
General Corporate Law & More Attorney · Serving Cleveland, OH · 16+ Years Experience
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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. Serves clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About 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
- 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 Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Benjamin J. Cooper handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Cleveland.
Probate in Cleveland
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Estate Planning & Probate in Cleveland
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 in Cleveland
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Benjamin J. Cooper is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →
Business & Corporate Law in Cleveland
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Benjamin J. Cooper is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →
Real Estate Law in Cleveland
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Benjamin J. Cooper is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Ohio →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Cleveland
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 venue, 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.
Cleveland Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Cleveland-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Cleveland Choose Benjamin J. Cooper
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Benjamin J. Cooper's practice in the field of probate, estate planning, employment, business, and real estate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Benjamin J. Cooper brings 16+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Ohio and Ohio Supreme Court, Benjamin J. Cooper can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering probate, estate planning, and employment, Benjamin J. Cooper can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Cleveland
A Cleveland-based practice means Benjamin J. Cooper attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Benjamin J. Cooper Handles in Cleveland
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