$ 75-200 per hour
Emily K. Cooper
About Emily
Biography
I offer experienced family law representation with sliding scale rates for clients of modest means. My law firm focuses on family law, social security and victims' rights matters.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Family
80%
30 years
Social Security & Disability
20%
16 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Minnesota for 26 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Licensed in Michigan for 28 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Licensed in Ohio for 29 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Cooper Law, LLC
825 Nicollet Mall, Suite 925, Minneapolis, MN, 55402-2100
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Emily K. Cooper's Reviews
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Posted by Christopher | November 18, 2010 | Social Security Disability
Initial Interview and ongoing work on my brother's SSD appeal
Ms. Cooper is very knowledgeable and experienced in the Social Security Disability appeals process and was able to explain the essential aspects of the process to my brother and myself in a very clear and succinct manner. She was very easy to talk to and answered all of our questions. Her relaxed, ...
Emily K. Cooper's Lawyer Endorsements
"Emily is an outstanding lawyer with years of experience representing clients dealing with personal crises."
"Ms. Cooper is a highly experienced and dedicated family law attorney. Her extensive experience from in the courtroom serves her clients wel!"
Daniel Tyson
Real estate lawyer
Samuel Glover
Debt collection lawyer
Experience
Honors
2001
20 Under 40 Award, Toledo, Ohio Community Award
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Owner, Cooper Law, LLC
2010 - 2015
Adjunct Professor, William Mitchell College of Law
2007 - 2010
Staff Attorney, Central Minnesota Legal Services
2004 - 2007
Executive Director, Minnesota Volunteer Attorney Program
2001 - 2004
In-House Counsel, Dana Corporation
1996 - 2001
Attorney, Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick
Associations
2013 - Present
Minnesota State Bar Association Social Security SectionOfficer
2010 - Present
National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR)Member
2009 - Present
Anoka County Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Minnesota State Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Hennepin County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2014
Minnesota State Bar Association, Family Law Section, Domestic Abuse CommitteeChair
2011 - 2013
Hennepin County Attorney Conservatorship/Guardianship PanelMember
2011 - 2013
Minnesota State Bar Association - Social Security SectionTreasurer
2010 - 2014
MN Supreme Court Committee for Equality and JusticeMember
2010 - 2014
Minnesota Association of Black LawyersMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Name Withheld
Judgment in favor of my client in amount of $110,000
Name Withheld
Court decision in favor of my client after 2-day trial
Name withheld - HRO Defense
Dismissal of HROs against client
Education
1996
University of Minnesota Law School
JD - Juris Doctor- Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2013
Minnesota Guardian Ad Litem Statewide Conference
Guardian Ad Litems: The Legal Perspective
2010
Using LinkedIn to Market Your Firm and Win Your Family Law Cases
Social Media
2010
Using Facebook to Market Your Firm and Win Your Family Law Cases
Social Media
2010
Social Media for Attorneys Seminars
Social Media Marketing
2010
Litigaton 101 for Paralegals
Civil and Family Law Litigation
2010
2009 Family Law Institute
Social Networking for Family Law Attorneys
2009
2008 Family Law Institute
Low-Cost Litigation for Family Law Attorneys
Publications
2010
Health News
An Alternative to GAMC: Advocacy Program Offers Help With Social Security Disability Application
2010
Star Tribune News
New law firm hangs shingle in homeless trenches
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What kind of motion do I need to file to get my son back quickly?
18 Mar 2019
Q&A
What can I do to get legal rights as a father to my daughter?
16 Mar 2019
Q&A
Do judges ever review the parents' communication on Our Family Wizard to help them make decisions in settling divorces?
21 Mar 2019