$ 275-450 per hour
S. David Cooper
also known as Samuel David Cooper, Coop Cooper
About S.
Biography
REAL ESTATE LAW for Retail, Hospitality, HOA, Condo, Tech, and Medical.
Representing Businesses and individuals.
With over 20 years of experience and one of only a handful of attorneys who have earned an advanced law degree in real property, Attorney Cooper has been highly trained to tackle any real estate legal matter. While in some firms the partners will pawn your work off on a clerk or a paralegal, Attorney Cooper takes a personal interest in every case and every client. He has the singular ability to converse on a broad range of topics, finding a connection with each of his clients, and to relate law in laymen's terms, so that it is easily understood by all.
Coop, as he is known by his friends and colleagues, has had an interestingly unique career that has seen him on stage at the Florida Music Festival as the lead singer of a showcasing alternative rock band and as a foreign legal consultant, residing for a while in South Korea and the Philippines. He also spent nearly a year in London, England, attending a semester of law school, garnering contacts, and studying the English legal system. Today, Coop's multi-cultural network stretches from the European continent across the UK and the USA to Australia, Philippines, Japan, Korea, China, and Hong Kong.
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Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Real Estate
55%
25 years | 1,000 cases
Commercial Real Estate
15%
25 years
Landlord or Tenant
15%
25 years
Immigration
10%
11 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
1%-50%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 25 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
Cooper Law PA
PO Box 141227, Orlando, FL, 32807
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S. David Cooper's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 8 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | May 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
A lawyer's lawyer
In my matter, I contacted Cooper when a new neighbor intentionally placed their fence onto my dad's property. Even after calling the police, this neighbor persisted in trespassing. Attorney Cooper and I had a thorough consult call that explore the facts, law, and strategy of the matter. A demand lett...
Posted by anonymous | February 1, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
David's letter to HOA was enough to have them right a fat check
I have been fighting with HOA (Managed by one bulk owner, multi billion dollar company) for 3 years now, just to make them do the right thing, and they ignored me, filing a complaint to the state of Florida did not work. I finally decided to spend some money and hire an attorney, I live in Gainesvil...
Posted by Jim | February 22, 2015
For HOA law, you can't go wrong with Coop
As a HOA board member on multiple boards over the years, I've had the opportunity to work closely with quite a few attorneys. I can honestly say that none have come close to matching Coops integrity, knowledge of the law, efficiency and friendliness. I highly recommend that you take the time to get t...
Posted by Geoff | January 13, 2015
A great attorney for all your legal needs.
S.D. Cooper is a very capable, reliable, and trustworthy attorney. He always answered my emails and phone calls in a timely manner and gave me a very favourable result with my court case. Love your work and only wish there were more attorneys like S.D.
Posted by Jeff | March 1, 2014
Excellent real estate attorney - highly recommended
I'm a real estate broker and Cooper, as he prefers to be called, was instrumental in helping me revise an independent contractor agreement that I am now using for my agents. He was very thorough, helpful, and pleasant to work with and I'd absolutely endorse his services to anyone who needs them.
S. David Cooper's Lawyer Endorsements
"David Cooper is a very knowledgeable real estate attorney. I had the pleasure of working with him many years ago and enjoyed practicing with him. I would recommend him for real estate litigation and closings."
"I endorse this lawyer for their knowledge and dedication."
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"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
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"Attorney Cooper is a talented lawyer that works hard for his clients. I refer all of my real estate matters to him. I highly endorse this Attorney."
"Mr. Cooper is an accomplished lawyer who I recommend to handle real estate matters."
"Mr. Cooper has an excellent reputation in the community. I enthusiastically endorse him as an attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Cooper has exceptional knowledge of the law and he excels at communicating complicated provisions of the law in terms that make sense. Mr. Cooper is a valued member of the legal community."
"Mr. Cooper has the reputation as one of the top real estate attorney’s in town. I refer all my client’s foreclosure and condominium issues to Mr. Cooper. I highly endorse this attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Cooper demonstrates a strong understanding of landlord/tenant law and provides honest and straightforward answers."
"I endorse this lawyer. He has a very solid knowledge and understanding of community association law and provides thorough, detailed answers which greatly benefit the Avvo customers."
"Attorney Cooper is very frank, honest and to the point. Additionally, he knows what he is talking about. Isn't that what anyone wants from their attorney? I endorse Sam Cooper for his real estate expertise."
"I endorse Attorney Cooper. He provides excellent responses to questions posted on Avvo, and has a high level of knowledge."
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"I endorse this lawyer and I trust to competently and efficiently handle real estate matters for my clients."
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Experience
Honors
2002
Outstanding Service, Mercado Property Management
2001
Cum Laude - LLM, University of Miami School of Law
2000
Cum Laude - JD, University of Miami School of Law
2000
Articles & Comments ditor, University of Miami Business Law Review
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Attorney, Cooper Law, P.A.
2003 - 2004
National Commercial Services Underwriter, LandAmerica Financial
2001 - 2001
Extern - Real Estate Law, Weil, Gotshal & Manges, LLP
2001 - 2001
Extern - Real Estate Law, Stearns, Weaver, Miller, Weissler, Alhadeff & Sitterson, PA
2001 - 2003
Attorney, Clayton & McCulloh
2000 - 2000
Certified Legal Intern, Office Of The Public Defender Broward County
1999 - 1999
Law Clerk, Joel Hirschhorn, P.A.
Associations
2014 - Present
Cyber Citizens For Justicewww.ccfj.net
2014 - Present
Central Florida Real Estate Investors (CFRI)www.cfri.net
2014 - Present
Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section
2014 - Present
American Bar Association
2014 - Present
ABA Common Interest Ownership Development Committee
2014 - Present
ABA Hotels, Resorts and Tourism Committee
2014 - Present
ABA Timesharing and Interval Use Committee
2000 - Present
Florida Bar
2000 - Present
University of Miami Alumni Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Thomas Songer v. Phyllis Burzee
Helped Tenant recover Security Deposit
Wright v LeNoir
Case settled. Both parties happy with outcome.
Crestwynd Bay HOA v Kumar
settled for 42% less than amount demanded spread out in a payment plan.
HSBC USA v. Oakwater Condominium Assn
Successfully delayed proceedings while Lender seeks more time to respond to defenses
Oakwater Condo Assn v. Karim
Property Gained by Client Assn
Oakwater Condo Assn v. Cifuentes
Property Gained by Client Assn
Oakwater Condo Assn v. Leyva
Property Gained by Client Assn
Oakwater Condo Assn v. Babenssi
Property Gained by Client Assn
Oakwater Condominium Assn v. Oakwater II, et al.
Case Settled. Client Assn gained nearly 3 times more than initial offer (over $130k)
Oakwater Condominium Assn v.Figueora
Tenant/Squatter evicted
Oakwater Condominium Assn v.Munoz
Case won. Foreclosure Ordered
Oakwater Condominium Assn v. Cifuentes, et al.
Case won. Foreclosure Ordered
Oakwater Condominium Assn v. Vo
Case Won. Foreclosure Ordered
Oakwater Condominium Assn v. Zapato
Case Won. Foreclosure Ordered
Education
2001
University of Miami School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
2000
University of Miami School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
University College London
Summer Law Program
1996
University of Central Florida
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2012
Tiger Academy American Legal Seminar
American Contracts for Asian Lawyers
2012
AELC Foreign Law Instruction
American Legal System
2012
AELC Foreign Law Instruction
Debate Techniques
2002
Clayton & McCulloh Client Seminar
HOA Board Meetings/Membership Meetings/Notice & Requirements
Publications
2014
El Sol de la Florida
What is Foreclosure?
2014
El Sol de la Florida
Cover Article on SD "Coop" Cooper, Esq.
2014
El Sol de la Florida
What Happens to Tenants in Foreclosure?
2014
El Sol de la Florida
Buying Your Green Card?
2014
El Sol de la Florida
Tenants in a Condo
2014
El Sol de la Florida
Firing Real Estate Agent
2013
The Dirt Lawyer
The Dirt Lawyer Talks Foreclosure
2000
UCLA Pacific Basin Law Journal
The Dot.Com(munist Revolution): Will the Internet Bring Democracy to China?
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
What is required of our Florida condo association to change all the windows in our building with different material and color?
17 May 2021
Q&A
Can I evict or kick someone off my boat.
08 May 2021
Q&A
Can seller refuse to sign papers at closing becausemy loan switched from conventional to fha??
24 Feb 2021