Cooper’s cross-disciplinary litigation practice has provided a full range of litigation services to our valued clients for over one hundred years. Cooper’s business litigation and trial lawyers are experienced in resolution of issues arising in all practice areas through negotiation or, if necessary, mediation, arbitration or litigation including trials and appeals. We regularly participate in proceedings ranging from small mediations or arbitrations through major business litigation with the full panoply of claims and counterclaims. Our goal is to represent our clients efficiently and successfully.
Litigation Attorneys
Litigation Alerts
- So – Can Trust Beneficiaries Be Required to Arbitrate? New Development April 3, 2014
- Northern District Issues New ESI Guidelines December 19, 2012
- Real Estate Broker’s Designated Officer is Not Individually Liable to the Firm’s Clients for Failure to Supervise June 28, 2012
- Tort of Intentional Interference with an Expected Inheritance Recognized for First Time in California May 7, 2012
- New California Option: Mini-Trials by Jury March 25, 2011
- California Supreme Court Eases Prop 64 Standing in Consumer Misrepresentation Case March 25, 2011
- Revised INCOterms For Global Trade Contracts, Including Terminal Handling Charges January 4, 2011
- New Claims Against Banks in the San Francisco Bay Area For January 2010 February 26, 2010
- Court Upholds Contractual Disclaimers in Commercial Broker Contract February 23, 2010
- Seller Forced to Return “Non-Refundable” Deposit in Rising Real Estate Market February 23, 2010
- Cruise Trip False-Ad Claim Fails January 13, 2010
- Federal Policy Changes on State Preemption, Antitrust Enforcement June 2, 2009
- No Lis Pendens for Arbitration May 12, 2009
- Real Estate Transactions: Is There a Duty to Disclose Prior Lawsuits? February 20, 2009
- No Consumer Discrimination Case If No Purchase November 21, 2008
- Finally a Court Awards Legal Fees for Public Records Act Violations November 21, 2008
- Memo To Communications Clients: California Negates Jury Trial Waivers; Corporate Counsel for California Arbitration; Easement Access Rights for Cable; California Seconds FCC Broadband Choice Policies; Overlay Area Codes for VOIP; Employer Pitfalls September 18, 2005
Litigation Cooper News
- Edward Seidel Elected Partner of the Firm January 17, 2020
- Sarah Banola Elected Partner of the Firm March 25, 2018
- Three Partners Join Cooper, White & Cooper LLP January 31, 2014
- 7 Cooper Attorneys Named Northern California Super Lawyers September 6, 2013
- Peter Califano Appointed Vice-Chair/Legislation of the State Bar’s Business Law Section September 4, 2013
- Peter Califano Elected Recording Secretary of CLLA June 19, 2013
- 6 Cooper Attorneys Named Northern California Super Lawyers July 23, 2012
- Keith M. Casto Joins Cooper, White & Cooper LLP July 19, 2012
- Court Strikes Lawsuit Brought by Heirs of Rock Promoter Bill Graham April 9, 2012
- 6 Cooper Attorneys Named Northern California Super Lawyers August 5, 2011
- 8 Cooper Attorneys Named Northern California Super Lawyers August 5, 2010
- Six Cooper Attorneys Named Northern California Super Lawyers July 28, 2009
- Cooper, White & Cooper LLP Joins Lawyers Associated Worldwide April 18, 2009
- Richard Collier Begins Term as President of The Mediation Society September 26, 2008
- Richard J. Collier Joins Cooper, White & Cooper LLP February 26, 2008
- Jamie Chou and Patrick Rosvall Become Partners of the Firm January 15, 2008
- Seven Cooper Attorneys Named as Northern California Super Lawyers in San Francisco Magazine July 26, 2007
- Cooper Announces Strategic Alliance with Coombs and Dunlap September 6, 2005
Litigation Legal News
- Attorney’s Political Activities in Opposing Prior Work for Former Client May Support Professional Negligence Claim May 23, 2011
- Arbitrator Disclosure Requirements Broadened May 12, 2011
- California Court of Appeal Reverses Order Confirming Award Under Mandatory Fee Arbitration Act May 10, 2011
- California Court of Appeal Reaffirms Effectiveness of Anti-SLAPP Protections As Procedural Device for Defeating Malicious Prosecution Claims January 27, 2011
- No Parent-Company Jurisdiction Based Solely On Owning Subsidiary January 3, 2011
- California Class Action Waiver Permitted in Commercial Contract Between Two Substantial Parties October 19, 2010
- Consumer Law Firm’s Ad Survives Product Maker’s SLAPP Defense October 19, 2010
- Cruise to Supreme Court October 19, 2010
- California Arbitrator Need Not Disclose Prior Public Censure August 10, 2010
- No Maritime Attachment Without Proof of Contract March 25, 2010
- Ship Tax by Tonnage Found Unconstitutional by U.S. Supreme Court June 15, 2009
- Senior & Disabled Plaintiffs Get Treble Damages for Unfair Practices? June 7, 2009
- California Supreme Court Clarifies 17200 Standing Requirements, Loosens False-Advertising Proof June 1, 2009
- California Evolves: No Damages, No Standing for Consumer Suits May 8, 2009
- Recent Caselaw Regarding Jurisdiction Over Corporations in California April 9, 2009
- Court of Appeal Victory on Sikh Temple Control January 20, 2004