Atty. Michael Robert Cooper
Michael Robert Cooper is a lawyer practicing labor and preventive practices. Michael received a B.A. degree from Long Island University in 1967, and has been licensed for 52 years.
Labor and Preventive Practices Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 52+ Years Experience
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About Michael Robert Cooper at a Glance
Michael Robert Cooper is an Attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Jackson Lewis P.C.. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on employment. Admitted to practice in New York (1974) and New York - S.D. N.Y (1999). Educated at Cornell University School of Law (J.D., 1973) and Long Island University (B.A., 1967). Active member of Professional Associations and Activities •American Bar Association •New York State Bar Association. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Robert Cooper
- Michael Robert Cooper is a lawyer practicing labor and preventive practices
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Long Island University in 1967, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Michael practices at Jackson Lewis P.C. in New York, NY
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Michael Robert Cooper's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Robert Cooper handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Employment Law in New York
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Michael Robert Cooper
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Robert Cooper's practice in the field of employment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Robert Cooper brings 52+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York and New York - S.D. N.Y, Michael Robert Cooper can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Employment Practice
Concentrating on employment means Michael Robert Cooper's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Michael Robert Cooper attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael Robert Cooper Handles in New York
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