Brooks F Cooper

Brooks F Cooper

4.8
Rating: 6.4

Licensed for 31 years

Lawyer at Portland, OR

Springwater Corridor, Portland, OR

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 31 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1994

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2020

Licensed in Washington for 23 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2002

Inactive

Location

Bottom Barrell Law Firm

Springwater Corridor, Portland, OR

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Brooks F Cooper's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by Vinny | March 19, 2014 | Litigation

Brooks Cooper is exceptional!

Herein is why I highly recommend Brooks Cooper as his former client. Oregon Attorney Brooks Cooper is a REMARKABLE paragon of legal wisdom and justice, and a viable hope that it passionately continues with transparent clarity for “all”. If you are fortunate enough to have in your camp Brooks Co...oper as your advocate in litigation or an appeal, no doubt you will have victories in ways you would not have anticipated as part of your trial’s outcome. Brooks Cooper's work ethic and product will clearly demonstrate to you he passionately cares about the process of justice and your results by his efforts. Brooks Cooper wields a spectrum of numerous adept talents and deeply-honed legal wisdom, with an avid passion for his client’s cause. He is like having a weapon of mass destruction on your team to your benefit. Brooks carefully and exhaustively explains what you are up against and what your choices are, before, during and after your trial. Brooks Cooper has a keen comprehension and communicative ability that dissolves boundaries and transparently clarifies the targeted issues by the law to you. His charm, wit and humor soften the edges of the hard journey ahead, and its results. It is a sheer pleasure to watch Attorney Brooks Cooper vital talents in trial and his sponge-like encyclopedic memory and brilliance to knit the law into yours case’s story. His principled strategic negotiations checkmate like a chest master. Attorney Brooks Cooper coupled with his talented legal assistant Eleanor Brown are like the dynamic duo of justice. They are decent, straightforward, and ethical in every way. If you are fortunate enough for Brooks to consent to help you, indeed you will find the many superb commendations of his excellence herein Avvo to be your own experience too.

Posted by Shelley | March 11, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Very Impressed

Brooks did a fantastic job representing us in a commercial/civil case. We would highly recommend him.

Posted by Andy | September 19, 2012 | Litigation

Brooks helped us win our case.

Brooks helped us in a litigation case regarding software, contracts and intellectual property. He talked us off the ledge a few times and through hard work and diligence, we prevailed. Brooks was helpful, informed and effective. Very pleased and would highly recommend him and his services.

Posted by Ingrid | August 31, 2012 | Family

Plaintiff Roth vs. Defendant Macomber

Ethical, reliable, trustworthy, exceptional, thorough, outstanding, direct, professional and personable are the adjectives I would use to describe Brooks Cooper. He was my attorney for one and a half years, in a very difficult case. When my husband suddenly died in 2009 I continued with his family ...law attorney. After a year with this attorney I discovered I needed a litigating attorney as well as an honest and ethical one, so I hired Mr. Cooper. I appreciated the fact that Mr. Cooper did not take advantage of my situation. His billing was fair and he kept his costs to a minimum. My court case was very complicated, at the time I hired Mr,Cooper the plaintiff had gone through five attorneys, accused me of all kinds of dishonest activities. When Brooks took over my case, he kept me focused on the facts, always researched other past court rulings and explained how they pertained to my case. He wouldn't let me get side tracked by what the plaintiff's attorney would try to throw at me, The past two plus years I have gone through hell, dealing with my husband's death, and being sued by his ex who felt she was entitled to his 401K. I contribute Brooks sense of humor, his knowledge of the law and his confidence as to what gave me hope and eventually a win. I will never be able to thank him enough for all he did, He is the best. I would recommend him to anyone who wants to win their case. Thousands of thank you's to Brooks Cooper.

Posted by Kelly | August 31, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Brooks Cooper is a phenomenal Lawyer

Mr. Cooper handled our case with the utmost professionalism. He was informative and helpful leading up to the trial and then he really shined. In the court room we were all very nervous and his calm confident demeanor gave us reason to relax. During the trial the other lawyer was trying to turn th...e case into a fiasco and Brooks made him look like a bumbling fool. He stayed focused and right on track right up to the point that we prevailed. Mr. Cooper took our case as a favor to a friend and it was not in his scope of expertise. But one would have never known that by watching him work. I will recommend him to everyone I know that needs an attorney.

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Brooks F Cooper's Lawyer Endorsements

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Scott Lucas

Probate lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Brooks knows more about probate than any other lawyer in Oregon. He is the go-to guy for hundreds of other attorneys, and literally wrote the book that lawyers refer to in his area of practice."

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Ryan Collier

Probate lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brooks is a great advocate for his clients. I find his work thorough, his advice sound, and his treatment of clients thoughtful and responsive. I endorse him without reservation. I frequently refer clients to his care."

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Wendell Belknap

Probate lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I am an Oregon City attorney handling many probate cases. Occasionally, these cases involve complex probate litigation. When that need arises, I always turn to Brooks Cooper as litigation counsel. He makes himself available to meet with me and my client in order to evaluate the merits of the case. At that meeting, he provides a straightforward evaluation of his assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the case. He will not take the case if he does not believe he can produce results. He has associated with me and handled the complex litigation portion of many cases, with proven results every time. I recommend him without reservation. Wendell L. Belknap, Attorney at Law."

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Erin Levine

Probate lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brooks is my "go-to guy" whenever I have any questions about probate or estate administration. His experience is a huge help for newer attorneys, but his humanity and compassion is an asset to the community in times of need. I cannot recommend him or his legal mind enough. If I need an attorney to assist with a family probate or estate issue, I would trust him with my own."

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Jeffrey Merrick

Unknown lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brooks Cooper is a smart lawyer and very well-regarded among other attorneys in the Portland area. I recommend him without reservation."

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Jennifer Betts

Unknown lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brooks is an intelligent, well-regarded attorney. I would not hesitate to refer clients to him."

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Conrad Yunker

Litigation lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Brooks is a lawyer's lawyer. He has the practical knowledge, judgment, and skills that make him a fine litigator -- as well as counselor, inside the court room and out. He assisted me in a defense against the Oregon attorney general's overreach in an ill-founded consumer case, and his contribution was immeasurable. In a courtroom battle, he's who you want in the foxhole with you."

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Joanne Reisman

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brooks is very well regarded in the Portland Legal Community for his excellent skills relating to wills and probate litigation and is overall and excellent lawyer. I endorse this lawyer."

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Shelley Russell

Probate lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Brooks Cooper for nearly 20 years, having attended law school and served on various professional committees and organizations with him. He is extremely intelligent, very principled, and is a zealous advocate for his clients and causes. His dedication to the practice of law is admirable, and his sense of humor is delightful. I have no hesitation referring clients to him, and I often seek his advice when matters in his area of expertise arise in my practice."

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Thomas Creasing

Probate lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Brooks is an attorney who will, in my experience, do whatever it takes (while remaining ethical, obviously) to get the job done for a client. Aggressive, but not pushy. Skilled, but not overbearing. He works things out when he can, but is also willing to spend the time and energy to win at trial if necessary. All while maintaining a professional attitude that makes him reasonable opposing counsel to work against."

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Jan Kitchel

Litigation lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Brooks is very skilled in this area. I rely on his expertise often. He's very good in wrongful death and probate litigation."

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Mark Ropp

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Phillip Gilbert

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Amy Davidson

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Joseph Di Bartolomeo

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Jennifer Betts

Criminal defense lawyer

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Conrad Yunker

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer

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Joanne Reisman

Estate planning lawyer

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Brian Chenoweth

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Shelley Russell

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Scott Lucas

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Experience

Rating:  6.4 (Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2020.

Reprimand issued in OR, 2020

updated on 01/13/2021

This means the lawyer did something wrong but the bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Speaking Engagements

2010

Oregon State Bar CLE

Wrongful Death Settlement Planning

2010

Oregon Law Institute CLE

Wrongful Death Practice and Procedure

2002

Oregon State Bar CLE

Administering Oregon Estates

1994

Oregon State Bar CLE

Civil Pleading & Practice, Venue

1994

Oregon State Bar CLE

Evidence

Publications

2000

Sexual Abuse Litigation, a Practical Resource for Attorneys, Clinicians, and Advocates by Hawthorne Press “Delayed Memories and Scientific Evidence: Maintaining the Pre-­Trial Admissibility of Delayed Memory Evidence”
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