Atty. Matthew R. Cooper

Atty. Matthew R. Cooper

Matthew R. Cooper is a lawyer practicing personal injury, wrongful death, litigation and 4 other areas of law.

Paw Paw Paw Paw 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew R. Cooper at a glance

Matthew R. Cooper is a Member based in Paw Paw, Michigan, practicing at Schuitmaker, Cooper, Schuitmaker, Cypher & Knotek, P.C.. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, litigation, and military. Admitted to practice in Michigan U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1989) and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan (1989). Educated at Valparaiso University (J.D., 1989) and Western Michigan University B.S. Public Administration Western Michigan University B.S. Political Science (—). Recognitions include CV Notable. Active member of Kalamazoo County, Van Buren County (Past President, 1994-1996) and American Bar Associations State Bar of Michigan (Member Sections on: General Practice and Negligence Law) American Association for Justice Michigan Association for Justice. Serands clients in Paw Paw, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew R. Cooper is a lawyer practicing personal injury, wrongful death, litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.S. degree from Western Michigan University, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Matthew practices at Schuitmaker, Cooper, Schuitmaker, Cypher & Knotek, P.C. in Paw Paw, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew R. Cooper's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Matthew R. Cooper is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Michigan →

Wrongful Death

Matthew R. Cooper is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Michigan →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Matthew R. Cooper is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Michigan →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Matthew R. Cooper is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Michigan →

Military Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew R. Cooper

Where is Matthew R. Cooper's law office located?
Matthew R. Cooper's law practice is located in Paw Paw, Michigan. The firm is Schuitmaker, Cooper, Schuitmaker, Cypher & Knotek, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew R. Cooper handle?
Matthew R. Cooper focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, litigation, military. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Matthew R. Cooper practiced law?
Matthew R. Cooper has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Matthew R. Cooper go to law school?
Matthew R. Cooper earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (—).
How can I contact Matthew R. Cooper for a consultation?
You can contact Matthew R. 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 Matthew R. Cooper received?
Matthew R. Cooper's notable recognition includes: CV Notable.

Education

J.D.
Valparaiso University
- 1989
Western Michigan University B.S. Public Administration Western Michigan University B.S. Political Science
- In Progress

Awards

CV Notable

Bar Admissions

Michigan U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan
Admitted: 1989

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