Atty. Richard Bennett Cooper

Atty. Richard Bennett Cooper

Richard Bennett Cooper is a lawyer practicing trial practice, appellate practice. Richard received a A.B. degree from Harvard College in 1955, and has been licensed for 68 years.

New York New York 68 yrs experience 68 year
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About Richard Bennett Cooper at a glance

Richard Bennett Cooper is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Cooper, Brown & Behrle, P.C.. They have 68+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1958. Their practice focuses on litigation and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1958), U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit and U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New (1961), U.S. Tax Court (1977), and U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (1984). Educated at Columbia University (LL.B., 1958) and Harvard College (A.B., 1955). Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard Bennett Cooper is a lawyer practicing trial practice, appellate practice
  • Richard received a A.B. degree from Harvard College in 1955, and has been licensed for 68 years
  • Richard practices at Cooper, Brown & Behrle, P.C. in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Bennett Cooper's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard Bennett Cooper

Where is Richard Bennett Cooper's law office located?
Richard Bennett Cooper's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Cooper, Brown & Behrle, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Bennett Cooper handle?
Richard Bennett Cooper focuses on litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Richard Bennett Cooper practiced law?
Richard Bennett Cooper has 68+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1958.
Where did Richard Bennett Cooper go to law school?
Richard Bennett Cooper earned their education at (LL.B., 1958); (A.B., 1955).
How can I contact Richard Bennett Cooper for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B.
Columbia University
- 1958
A.B.
Harvard College
- 1955

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1958
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit and U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New
Admitted: 1961
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 1984

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