Atty. Marie A. Cooper
Marie A. Cooper is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law.
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Marie A. Cooper is a zoning attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Perkins Coie LLP. Educated at University of California Berkeley (J.D., 1984). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Water Law (2026). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Marie A. Cooper is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law
- Marie A., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2017
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marie A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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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 andnue, 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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