Atty. Peter E. Cooper
Peter E. Cooper joined Lawrence Kamin in July 1998, after positions with a Chicago securities litigation boutique and two diversified New York law firms.
Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 41+ Years Experience
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About Peter E. Cooper at a Glance
Peter E. Cooper is an Of Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Lawrence Kamin, LLC. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on securities and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1985) and Illinois United States District Courts, Northern District of Illinois and Southern, Eastern and Nort (1994). Educated at New York University (J.D., 1984) and Cornell University (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter E. Cooper
- Peter E. Cooper joined Lawrence Kamin in July 1998, after positions with a Chicago securities litigation boutique and two diversified New York law firms
- Peter's practice includes representing broker-dealers and registered representatives in customer complaints and securities arbitrations and lawsuits, and representing both plaintiffs and defendants in non-securities litigation ranging from business torts and breaches of contract to Truth-in-Lending Act claims
- Peter attempts to bring three essential attributes to all matters: a commitment to listening, an ability to structure and simplify complex legal and economic arguments and an appreciation for the value of clients' financial and human resources. "While we pride ourselves in our experience in handling disputes ranging from complex litigations to simple collections, we recognize that our clients are not in the business of litigating," says Cooper. "We measure our success not merely by victories in the courtroom, but by our clients' ability to continue uninterrupted in their daily lives and businesses while we advocate for them
- Through application of these attributes, Peter has achieved success before both judges and juries in court, and before arbitration panels and mediators in alternative dispute resolution
- For example, in a jury trial, Peter secured a verdict greater than the damages he sought in the complaint, and successfully obtained payment of that judgment within three months
- Likewise, in a recent Chicago Board Options Exchange arbitration, Peter and his team not only assisted the client to avoid all liability, but also helped to establish an accepted course of performance in the industry
- Just as significantly, Peter and his colleagues have succeeded in having a remarkable number of matters-both court cases and arbitration proceedings- dismissed on motion, thus avoiding the risks and costs inherent in litigation
- An adjunct professor at the IIT Chicago-Kent School of Law, Peter previously served as the chair of the Securities Litigation and Enforcement Subcommittee of the Chicago Bar Association Securities Law Committee
- Peter remains active in the Chicago Lincoln American Inn of Court, and has published a variety of articles on dispute resolution and securities and futures regulation
- Peter, his wife and children live in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, where, after 12 years of coaching soccer, Peter finally has hung up his whistle
- A Washington Nationals baseball fan, Peter observes that Cubs' fans have a 96-year head start on handling the futility of a disappointing season
- Articles & Presentations by this Attorney - 7/7/2007, FINRA Substantially Revises Customer Arbitration Rules, NSCP Currents, July/August 2007 - 10/6/2006, Securities Mediation: An Alternative Path to Claims Resolution, National Regulatory Services 2006 Compliance Conference - 4/30/2001, Broker-Dealer Customer and Recruiting Disputes, Glasser LegalWorks, Broker Dealer Litigation - 11/1/1999, When is an FCM, CTA or Pool a Securities Broker-Dealer, an Investment Adviser or an Investment Company Under the Securities Laws?, Futures & Derivatives Law Report - 9/1/1998, State and Federal Court Litigation Involving Futures and Derivatives, 8 Securities News, No. 2 Experience Lawrence, Kamin, Saunders & Uhlenhop LLC - Partner: 2000-Present - Associate: 1998-2000 Professional Memberships & Affiliations American Bar Association - Securities Litigation Committee - Securities Arbitration Subcommittee Chicago Bar Association - Securities Law Committee - Chair, Securities Litigation and Enforcement - Subcommittee, 1998-99 Chicago Lincoln A.I.C
- Illinois Institute of Technology - Chicago-Kent College of Law, - Adjunct Professor Chicago Lincoln Inn of Court, AIC Cornell University Cornell University Council - Cornell Club of Chicago, President Community Service Village of Glen Ellyn, Illinois - Village Trustee
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Peter E. Cooper's Areas of Legal Practice
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Securities Law in Chicago
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Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois 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 Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Chicago Choose Peter E. 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 Peter E. Cooper's practice in the field of securities and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter E. Cooper brings 41+ 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 Illinois United States District Courts, Northern District of Illinois and Southern, Eastern and Nort, Peter E. Cooper can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering securities and litigation, Peter E. Cooper can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Peter E. 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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