Robert E. Cooper

Robert E. Cooper
Christian & Small LLP
1800 Financial Center
505 North 20th Street
Birmingham, Alabama 35203

Tel:  205.250.6608
Fax: 205.328.7234
email: rec@csattorneys.com

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Practice Areas
Complex Litigation
Healthcare
Medical Malpractice
  Defense
Product Liability
Transportation


Admitted to Practice
Alabama, 1977


Education
University of Alabama, 1974, B.S., Finance

University of Alabama School of Law, 1977, J.D. (John A. Campbell Moot Court Board; Phi Alpha Delta; Bench and Bar Legal Honor Society)


Speaking Engagements
Medical Malpractice Seminar, Alabama Bar Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 2005

"Tackling Advanced Medical Malpractice Issues in Alabama," National Business Institute, 2005

Bob Cooper spoke at the National Business Institute's conference held on October 24, 2007 at the Cahaba Grand Conference Center. The conference was titled "Medical Malpractice From A to Z for Defense Attorneys." Bob spoke on the topics of Effective Trial Preparation and Tactical Trial Pointers.

Robert Cooper has represented clients in litigation throughout Alabama in state and federal court. His practice focuses on the defense of members and organizations involved at all levels of healthcare delivery, product manufacturers and transportation organizations.

Formerly with Rives & Peterson (1981-2000), Mr. Cooper is AV® rated, a founding member of Christian & Small, a member of the Vestavia/Hoover Kiwanis Club and a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity.

Professional Honors and Affiliations

  • Included in the 2009 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for Medical Malpractice Law and Personal Injury Litigation
  • International Academy of Trial Lawyers, Fellow
  • Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel
  • International Association of Defense Counsel
  • Trucking Industry Defense Association
  • Transportation Lawyers Association
  • Defense Research Institute
  • Alabama Defense Lawyers Association
  • American Bar Association
  • Alabama State Bar Association
  • Birmingham Bar Association
  • Alabama Law Foundation

Court Admissions

  • Alabama State Bar
  • United States Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit
  • United States Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
  • United States District Court, Northern District of Alabama
  • United States District Court, Middle District of Alabama
  • United States District Court, Southern District of Alabama


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