Atty. William George Cooper

Atty. William George Cooper

Mr. William George Cooper is a lawyer practicing complex commercial litigation, mediation services, executive employment disputes and 2 other areas of law.

Jacksonville Jacksonville 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About William George Cooper at a glance

William George Cooper is a Partner based in Jacksonville, Florida, practicing at Cooper Ridge P.A.. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on employment, business, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Middle, Northern and Southern D (1973). Educated at Florida State University College of Law (J.D., 1973) and East Tennessee State University (B.S.B.A., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Jacksonville Bar Association The Florida Bar American Board of Trial Advocates and Litigation Counsel of America. Serands clients in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. William George Cooper is a lawyer practicing complex commercial litigation, mediation services, executive employment disputes and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S.B.A. degree from East Tennessee State University in 1967, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • William practices at Cooper Ridge P.A. in Jacksonville, FL

Practice Areas Explained

William George Cooper's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

William George Cooper is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →

Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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

William George Cooper is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

William George Cooper is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William George Cooper

Where is William George Cooper's law office located?
William George Cooper's law practice is located in Jacksonville, Florida. The firm is Cooper Ridge P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William George Cooper handle?
William George Cooper focuses on employment, business, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has William George Cooper practiced law?
William George Cooper has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did William George Cooper go to law school?
William George Cooper earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.S.B.A., 1967).
How can I contact William George Cooper for a consultation?
You can contact William George 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 William George Cooper received?
William George Cooper's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Florida State University College of Law
- 1973
B.S.B.A.
East Tennessee State University
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Middle, Northern and Southern D
Admitted: 1973

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