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.
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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.
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- 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)
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Benjamin J. Cooper is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Ohio →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Benjamin J. Cooper is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Ohio →
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 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 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 →
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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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