$ 1-300 per hour
PRO
Herbert Warren Cooper IV
also known as Herbert W Cooper, Bert Cooper
About Herbert
Biography
I provide tempered advice with regard to issues affecting individuals and small businesses, buyers and sellers of residential real estate, estate planning, including for business succession, and probate. My services include preparation of sophisticated and simple estate plans, drafting and review of business contracts, corporate documents, counsel concerning employment matters, drafting of purchase and sale agreements and issues arising in the context of business and personal affairs, as well as probate in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Efficient collaboration with other advisors and counsel is an integral part of my practice, with the goal of enhancing a client's existing professional relationships, and assisting clients in seeking additional advisors when needed.
Specialties
My states of licensure (Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maryland) do not allow advertising of "specialties", but my practice includes drafting and review of various types of contracts including purchase & sale agreements, services contracts, employment agreements, nondisclosure agreements, and corporate documents and agreements, as well as estate planning instruments.
Experienced, tempered legal advice for business and personal matters.
Experienced, tempered advice for business issues including incorporation, contracts, and litigation.
Experienced estate planning attorney to assist you in planning for the future.
Experienced probate attorney carefully guiding you through the probate process or probate litigation
Experienced real estate attorney to assist you in the purchase or sale of real estate or for leasing
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Business
50%
33 years
Estate Planning
20%
33 years
Probate
20%
33 years
Real Estate
10%
33 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-33%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2017 2016 2013
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1
Licenses
Licensed in New Hampshire for 24 years
State: New Hampshire
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 32 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 33 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Jameson & Cooper
8 Grove Street, Suite 402, Wellesley, MA, 02482-7746
jamesoncooper.comOnline Presence
Other places you can find Herbert online.
Herbert Warren Cooper IV's Reviews
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Posted by John | August 16, 2011
Very reliable and
I've used Bert on a number of occasions now for employment and contractual matters, and have always found him to be extremely reliable as well as insightful on the key issues. I like that he provides not just the official legal opinion on things, but the real world reality check as well. Guess that c...
Herbert Warren Cooper IV's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Cooper is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. He is one of the best attorneys in Massachusetts in his practice area and highly endorse his services."
E. Golden
Elder law lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
1997 - Present
Principal, Law Offices of Jameson & Cooper
1995 - 1997
Partner, Law Offices of Jameson & Cooper
1992 - 1995
Associate, Law Offices of Jameson & Cooper
Associations
1996 - Present
Norfolk District Court Mediation ProgramCivil Mediator (Pro Bono)
Norfolk County Bar Association
New Hampshire Bar Association, Elder Law, Estate Planning and Probate Law Section
2011 - 2012
New Hampshire Bar Association, Real Estate SectionChairman
2011 - 2012
Granite State Symphony OrchestraChair
1995 - 2009
Rotary Club of Wellesley
1994 - 2002
PAIR Project - Political Asylum & Immigration Representation (Boston, MA)Volunteer Attorney
Step Ahead Inc. - Nonprofit Preschool
President
Sample of Legal Cases
Avanti Systems USA v Plattypus & Nucleus Holding
Plaintiff's suit dismissed. My client awarded treble attorneys fees.
Education
1992
Boston College Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
Amherst College
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2011
Joint Meeting of NHBA Real Estate Section and Estate Planning, Elderl Law and Probate Section
Multi-State Issues in Real Estate and Estate Planning Practice (Panelist)
2010
Joint Meeting of NHBA Real Estate & Probate Section
Practical Use of Title Standards to Solve Title Issues and Their Relationship to Probate Practice (CLE - Panelist)
Languages
French
Activity
Legal Answers
Top Contributor
Herbert earned significant contribution points in 2017.
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