Duncan Cooper

Assisted medical staff in maintaining a safe environment for patients. Usually was able to establish a meaningful dialogue with the patients in such a way that they have been happy with the patient experience at SMH. Never had a patient injured on my watch.

• Advised clients on tort and contractual legal matters in Illinois, Florida, Delaware and California
• Conducted legal research to support case preparation and client advisement.
• Negotiated settlements and agreements, advocating for clients' best interests.
• Functioned as lead trial counsel and did my own brief writing and trial preparation.
• Streamlined case management processes, improving efficiency in client service delivery.
• Represented clients in negotiations, effectively communicating complex legal concepts clearly.
• Represented individuals who could not afford a lawyer in civil and criminal legal matters.
• Was lead trial counsel in a homicide case defending a police officer and coordinated forensic evidence investigation.
• Defended a Delaware corporate Board of Directors in Delaware venued litigation over corporate control.
• California litigation involved silk stocking Beverly Hills law firm overcharging corporate client.

• Led strategic planning initiatives to align organizational goals with professional trends.
• Mentored attorneys on trial and negotiating skills.
• Facilitated discussions on financial oversight, risk management, and resource allocation strategies.
• Evaluated organizational performance metrics to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Took over 1000 depositions of doctors and nurses.
• Represented health care providers and hospitals in medical negligence cases.
• Tried in excess of 100 civil cases to jury verdict in 25 counties in Illinois and frequent lecturer on evidentiary issues.
• Negotiated settlements in many complex cases in U.S. District Courts as well as state courts.
• Wrote briefs and argued approximately 20 stat and federal appellate court cases.

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