Atty. William T. Cooper

Atty. William T. Cooper

Phi Kappa Phi; Phi Delta Phi; Moot Court Board, National Trial Competition Team; International Association of Defense Counsel Trial Academy. Co-Author: Miss Code Ann. 85-5-7-A Solution to Our Problems or A Problem for Solution.

Columbus Columbus 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About William T. Cooper at a glance

William T. Cooper is a Member based in Columbus, Mississippi, practicing at Crowell Gillis & Cooper, PLLC. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, construction, slip & fall, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1993) and U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth (1993). Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 1993) and Mississippi State University (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Mississippi Bar (Member: Young Lawyers Division) Lowndes County, Fifth Circuit and American Bar Associations Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association Defense Research Institute Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel. Serands clients in Columbus, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Phi Kappa Phi
  • Phi Delta Phi
  • Moot Court Board, National Trial Competition Team
  • International Association of Defense Counsel Trial Academy

Co-Author

Miss Code Ann. 85-5-7-A Solution to Our Problems or A Problem for Solution

Practice Areas Explained

William T. Cooper's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

William T. Cooper is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Mississippi →

Construction Law

William T. Cooper is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Mississippi →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

William T. Cooper is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Mississippi →

Product Liability

William T. Cooper is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Mississippi →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Mississippi

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William T. Cooper

Where is William T. Cooper's law office located?
William T. Cooper's law practice is located in Columbus, Mississippi. The firm is Crowell Gillis & Cooper, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William T. Cooper handle?
William T. Cooper focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, construction, slip & fall, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has William T. Cooper practiced law?
William T. Cooper has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did William T. Cooper go to law school?
William T. Cooper earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact William T. Cooper for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William T. Cooper received?
William T. Cooper's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Mississippi
- 1993
B.A.
Mississippi State University
- 1990

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth
Admitted: 1993

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