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 The Cooper Law Firm
Concentration: Practiced bankruptcy law almost exclusively
for almost twenty years. Mr. Cooper practices all types
of bankruptcy law; however, he has chosen to work exclusively
on behalf of debtors (i.e. those who owe debts) and does not
represent creditor clients (i.e. those who are owed debts).
Education: “Bob” Cooper, as he is known by all, received
his law degree (Juris Doctorate) from The University of South
Carolina, along with an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice
and a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science.
Professional
Memberships: He has been a member of The South Carolina
Bankruptcy Law Association since its inception in 1990. He has
served on its Board of Directors since 1999. Additionally, he is
a past member of The South Carolina Bankruptcy Court Local
Rules Committee, and has served as its chairman, as well. He has
been appointed by the Court to serve on committees that have
shaped bankruptcy policies within the state of South Carolina.
Mr. Cooper is also is a member of the American Bar Association
in South Carolina, South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association, and
the American Bar Association.
Philosophy: Honesty, integrity,
strength of mind and body, and hard work leads to success
Free Advice: Mr. Cooper does the first initial appointment
for free. Charitable WorK: Bob is involved with the Pro
Bono division of the South Carolina Bar Association, Shriners’
Children’s Circus and the Indigent Fund S.C. Bar Association.
Greatest Personal aChievement: Becoming an
attorney.
Motto: Always be reasonable and never take it
personally.
Awards and honors:
- 2002 Pro Bono Service
award from the S.C. Bar Association
- 2004 William S. Robinson
Public Service Award
- S.C. Bankruptcy Law Association. 2004,
2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009
- Shriners Awards.
Experience:
Mr. Cooper has represented thousands of bankruptcy clients,
and is well known throughout the state of South Carolina as
a competent and experienced attorney in both consumer and
business bankruptcy cases. He has litigated difficult issues, some
of which had never before been litigated on behalf of Debtors
in this state, and has set new law regarding certain of these legal
issues. Mr. Cooper has been asked on numerous occasions to
speak on the subject of bankruptcy in seminars, and has done
so. He has communicated with state legislators to enhance
rights of consumers and small businesses in South Carolina.
Professional insight: Due to ever-increasing global
competition, a new and different economy, terrorist threats,
more conservative bank loan criteria and a number of other
factors, more and more businesses, especially small businesses,
have been struggling financially. Even when larger businesses
located outside of South Carolina begin having financial difficulties,
small businesses within the state of South Carolina are
financially impacted because of their dependence on the larger
businesses. Additionally, businesses may face other problems
such as increased competition, cash flow problems, adverse
weather conditions, an unstable economy, or failure to collect
receivables, because those who owe them are also undergoing
financial difficulties. The Federal Bankruptcy Law provides
financial relief in these situations.
Few attorneys handle bankruptcy cases, and of those few who
do, even fewer are capable of handling business cases. Therefore,
it is imperative that a business owner seek the advice of an
experienced business bankruptcy attorney. Robert Cooper
handles more business bankruptcy cases annually than any other
attorney in the state of South Carolina. He offers a free initial
consultation with no pressure to hire, because he would rather
provide the correct information about bankruptcy, instead of
having the public rely on what they have heard, and so that businesses
and consumers alike can make well informed decisions as
to whether bankruptcy is the best option in their particular case.
“I look forward to meeting with you and to helping you, your
family or your business solve financial problems.”
Robert H. Cooper - The Cooper Law Firm
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