Atty. Richard James Cooper

Atty. Richard James Cooper

Richard James Cooper is a lawyer practicing restructuring, bankruptcy, project finance and 2 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years.

New York New York 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard James Cooper at a glance

Richard James Cooper is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on bankruptcy and m&a. Admitted to practice in New York (1987). Educated at Columbia University School of Law (J.D., 1986) and Duke University (B.A. University, 1982). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Richard James Cooper is a lawyer practicing restructuring, bankruptcy, project finance and 2 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Richard practices at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Richard James Cooper's Areas of Practice

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

Bankruptcy & Debt

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Jurisdictional Context

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 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 James Cooper

Where is Richard James Cooper's law office located?
Richard James Cooper's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard James Cooper handle?
Richard James Cooper focuses on bankruptcy, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Richard James Cooper practiced law?
Richard James Cooper has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Richard James Cooper go to law school?
Richard James Cooper earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A. University, 1982).
How can I contact Richard James Cooper for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University School of Law
- 1986
B.A. University
Duke University
- 1982

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1987

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