Atty. John W Cooper

Atty. John W Cooper

John W Cooper is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate administration, family wealth transfer and 4 other areas of law. John received a A.B. degree from Bowdoin College in 1952, and has been licensed for 71 years.

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Profile Summary

About John W Cooper at a glance

John W Cooper is a trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate, and estate litigation attorney based in Summit, New Jersey, practicing at Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C.. They have 71+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1955. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1955) and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1955). Educated at Columbia Law School (LL.B., 1955) and Bowdoin College (A.B., 1952). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Summit, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John W Cooper is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate administration, family wealth transfer and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Bowdoin College in 1952, and has been licensed for 71 years
  • John practices at Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C. in Summit, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

John W Cooper's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

John W Cooper is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in New Jersey →

Probate

John W Cooper is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in New Jersey →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

John W Cooper is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in New Jersey →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John W Cooper is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New Jersey →

Estate & Trust Litigation

John W Cooper is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in New Jersey →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John W Cooper

Where is John W Cooper's law office located?
John W Cooper's law practice is located in Summit, New Jersey. The firm is Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John W Cooper handle?
John W Cooper focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has John W Cooper practiced law?
John W Cooper has 71+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1955.
Where did John W Cooper go to law school?
John W Cooper earned their education at (LL.B., 1955); (A.B., 1952).
How can I contact John W Cooper for a consultation?
You can contact John W Cooper directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John W Cooper received?
John W Cooper's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Columbia Law School
- 1955
A.B.
Bowdoin College
- 1952

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1955
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1955

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