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Atty. Bruce E. Cooperman

Atty. Bruce E. Cooperman

Phi Beta Kappa; Order of the Coif. Designee: "The Best Lawyers in America, 2003-2012; "Southern California's Top 100 Super Lawyers," 2004, 2006 and 2012; "Southern California's Super Lawyers," 2004--2012.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 49 yrs experience 49 year
Call (424) 512-8396

Profile Summary

About Bruce E. Cooperman at a glance

Bruce E. Cooperman is a Principal based in Los Angeles, California, practforg at Wasser Cooperman Mandles. They haand 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in California (1977). Educated at University of California at Los Angeles (J.D., 1977) and University of California at Irvine (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County (Member, Family Law Section Executive Committee, 1996โ€”) and American Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Order of the Coif

Designee

  • "The Best Lawyers in America, 2003-2012; "Southern California's Top 100 Super Lawyers," 2004, 2006 and 2012; "Southern California's Super Lawyers," 2004--2012
  • Contributing Editor, Hogoboom & King, California Practice Guide: Family Law 1, (TRG) 1988--present

Co-Author

"Million Dollar Babies--The Family Code Anticipates That In Extraordinarily High Income Cases, Guideline Child Support May Exceed the Needs of the Children," Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine, February 2005;

Co-Author

  • "Depositions--A Practical Approach," L.A
  • County Family Law Bar--Family Law Reference Book, 1996, 1997 and 1998

Panelist

  • "Imputed Income: The Netherworld of Gross Cash Flow for Support," ACFLS 20th Annual Spring Seminar 2012
  • "Attacking the Psychologist's Achilles Heel," AAML Mid-Year Meeting 2012
  • "Cross-Examination of Child Custody Evaluators," Los Angeles County Bar Family Law Section Child Custody Colloquium, October 2010
  • "Outshrinking the Shrink--Cross-Examining the Psychologist," AAML Trial Advocacy Institute, January 2010
  • "What Are We Valuing In An Appraisal?
  • California CPA Education Foundation, October 2009
  • "Fiduciary Duties and the Effect of Mediation Confidentiality," Los Angeles County Bar, Family Law Symposium, May 2009
  • "Advanced Evidentiary Issues in Family Law Trials," AAML Trial Advocacy Institute, January 2008
  • "The High Earner Problem and Solutions," AAML Trial Advocacy Institute, January 2004
  • "Death and Dissolution," Los Angeles County Bar, Family Law Symposium, May 1994
  • "Discovery in Family Law Matters," Los Angeles County Bar, Family Law Symposium, May 1996
  • "Marriage Dissolution Practice," The Rutter Group, April 1996
  • "Family Law Buzz Words," Los Angeles County Bar Association, April, 1997 and November, 1997
  • "Reiflerized Orders to Show Cause," Los Angeles County Bar Family Law Symposium, May 1998
  • "Buzzwords VII - Discovery," Los Angeles County Bar Association, December 2000
  • "Prenuptial Agreements After Senate Bill 78," Los Angeles County Bar Association, December, 2001
  • "Marital Standard of Living," California CPA Foundation, November 2002
  • President, Southern California Chapter American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2003-2004
  • Chairperson, Executive Committee, Los Angeles County Bar Association Family Law Section, 2001-2002
  • Chairperson, Los Angeles County Bar Family Law Symposium, 2000
  • Chairperson, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Trial Advocacy Institute, January 1999
  • Co-Chairperson, Los Angeles County Bar Child Custody Colloquium, 1998

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Where is Bruce E. Cooperman's law office located?
Bruce E. Cooperman's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Wasser Cooperman Mandles. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Bruce E. Cooperman practiced law?
Bruce E. Cooperman has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Bruce E. Cooperman go to law school?
Bruce E. Cooperman earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1974).
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Bruce E. Cooperman's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1977
B.A.
University of California at Irvine
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1977

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