Atty. Howard Alan Cooper

Atty. Howard Alan Cooper

Mr. Howard Alan Cooper is a lawyer practicing government, energy & energy-related practices, tax.

Washington Washington 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Howard Alan Cooper at a glance

Howard Alan Cooper is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Troutman Sanders Llp. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on tax, government, and energy. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1980) and District of Columbia (1987). Educated at Georgetown University (LL.M. Taxation, 1987) and University of North Carolina (B.S. Business, 1977). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Howard Alan Cooper is a lawyer practicing government, energy & energy-related practices, tax
  • Howard received a B.S. degree from University of North Carolina in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Howard practices at Troutman Sanders LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Howard Alan Cooper's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Howard Alan Cooper is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in District of Columbia →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Howard Alan Cooper is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Howard Alan Cooper

Where is Howard Alan Cooper's law office located?
Howard Alan Cooper's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Troutman Sanders Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Howard Alan Cooper handle?
Howard Alan Cooper focuses on tax, government, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Howard Alan Cooper practiced law?
Howard Alan Cooper has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Howard Alan Cooper go to law school?
Howard Alan Cooper earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 1987); (B.S. Business, 1977).
How can I contact Howard Alan Cooper for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. Taxation
Georgetown University
- 1987
B.S. Business
University of North Carolina
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1980
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1987

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