Law Firm Overview

Mr. Cooper has many years of experience in all aspects of estate planning, wills, trusts and probate. He represents individuals, families, and small business owners throughout Northern California in all aspects of estate planning, business planning, tax planning, wealth preservation and asset protection. He helps clients plan their estates, their family and business transitions, and their elder years with revocable and irrevocable trusts, business and property agreements, powers of attorney, beneficiary designations, insurance trusts, charitable trusts and other planning strategies. He represents clients in probate estates and trust administration, and works together with clients and tax professionals on preparation of gift and estate tax returns. He is sensitive to the needs and concerns of persons and families who must deal with the incapacity of a loved one, and helps them steer the best course for asset preservation and personal dignity in the face of managed care or catastrophic illness expenses.

Michael has nearly 30 years of experience in family law. In cases where divorce or dissolution of a marriage or personal relationship is unavoidable, he can help you. Besides being a highly trained, experienced and knowledgeable family lawyer, he is personally and professionally sensitive to the concerns of his clients and their children during the period of transition. California law authorizes both mediation and collaborative practice in family law. These are helpful process options for families in transition, aiming for resolution of differences with minimal conflict and little or no litigation. Ask Mr. Cooper about these options.

Mike received his B.A. Degree in Political Science from Stanford University and his Juris Doctor from the University of California at Davis. He is admitted to practice law in all courts of the State of California, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, and in the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He is a member of the Trusts and Estates Section of the State Bar of California, the Family Law Section of the State Bar of California, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, and the Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce.

Mr. Cooper is always available to answer your questions. He provides each client with the personal attention they need from their attorney. He is an attorney and counselor at law that you can respect and trust.

Areas of Practice

• Estate Planning
• Family Law
• Adoption
• Child Support
• Custody & Visitation
• Divorce
• Probate & Estate Administration
• Trusts
• Wills

West Practice Categories

Business & Commercial Law, Commercial Leasing, Contracts, Transactions, Business Organizations, Business Successions, Closely Held Businesses, Dissolution, Formation & Business Planning, Limited Liability Companies, Non-profit & Tax-exempt Organizations, Partnerships, Employment Law -- Employee, Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) -- Employee, Pensions, Benefits & Compensations -- Employee, Estate Planning, Elder Law, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney and Appointment, Trusts, Wills, Family Law, Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Childrens' Rights, Collaborative Law, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence & Neglect, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Probate & Estate Administration, Estate Administration, Real Estate Law, Commercial Real Estate, Conveyancing, Landlord/Tenant, Foreclosure & Alternatives, Residential Real Estate