Atty. John D. Cooper

Atty. John D. Cooper

John D. Cooper is a lawyer practicing environmental law, municipal law.

San Francisco San Francisco 52 Years Experience 52 year
Call (949) 792-4697

Profile Summary

About John D. Cooper at a glance

John D. Cooper is a Dep. City Atty. based in San Francisco, California. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on environmental and government. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1974) and California (Inactive) (1987). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1974) and Hampton University (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John D. Cooper is a lawyer practicing environmental law, municipal law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Hampton University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • John practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John D. Cooper's Areas of Practice

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

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

John D. Cooper is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

Government & Administrative Law

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

John D. Cooper is one of 118,414 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco 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 venue, and the substantive 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John D. Cooper

Where is John D. Cooper's law office located?
John D. Cooper's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John D. Cooper handle?
John D. Cooper focuses on environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John D. Cooper practiced law?
John D. Cooper has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did John D. Cooper go to law school?
John D. Cooper earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact John D. Cooper for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John D. Cooper received?
John D. Cooper's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 1974
B.A.
Hampton University
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1974
California (Inactive)
Admitted: 1987

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