Robert ‘Bob’ Cooper has practiced law for over 40 years, helping family-owned businesses with their business, real estate, and estate planning legal needs. He works with many companies as their “in-house” counsel and is a part of the Hilger Hammond firm in the same capacity.
“Of counsel” means that while Bob does not participate in the firm’s business operating decisions, he can assist firm clients in his practice areas. At a time when many lawyers have scaled back their practices or retired altogether, Bob plans to remain active and passionate in helping satisfy client legal service needs.
Bob’s only hobby is the pursuit of the game invented by the Scots, which Robin Williams described as trying to hit a small ball at your feet with a curved stick into a gopher hole located hundreds of yards away in an area guarded by trees, bushes, sand pits, and ponds.
Education
Hope College
Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude
Holland, MI
Penn State
Dickinson School of Law
J.D., magna cum laude
State College, PA
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Bar Admissions
- Michigan
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
- American Bar Association
- State Bar of Michigan
- Grand Rapids Bar Association
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Allan Kinney Award for Economics
Recent publications from the Hilger Hammond Blog:
Federal Trade Commission Issues Ban on Employee Noncompete Agreements
On April 23, 2024, the FTC banned employer noncompete agreements with limited exceptions. Learn more about its business impact here.
Michigan Overturns Open & Obvious Law
New changes to the Michigan Open & Obvious Law leave Michigan property owners open to more liability lawsuits. Learn more about the comparative fault doctrine and how to protect your business.
Ron Reynolds Presents on Water Law Principles at Real Property Law Section Conference
Ron Reynolds was joined by Judy Dworkin, a Phoenix-based attorney with expertise on Arizona water law, to discuss and contrast Michigan and Arizona water law principles. The discussion included rights attaching to both surface water and groundwater, as well as the impact and significance of multi-jurisdictional agreements contained in
14 Tips on Using Arbitration to Resolve Legal Disputes
Using arbitration can offer parties a speedy and economic resolution to their disputes. Here are 14 best-practice arbitration tips developed from 40 years of both litigator and arbitrator experience.
Driver v Bordeaux: Michigan Builder’s Trust Fund Act Legal Case
Learn about how the Michigan Builder’s Trust Fund Act influenced the ruling in the recent Driver v. Bordeaux legal case.
Restored Personal Residence Exemption in Wilson v Grand Rapids
Learn how Hilger Hammond helped win a case restoring a homeowner’s personal residence exemption (PRE) from real property taxes.
2024 FTC Update Would Ban Non-Compete Agreements
Learn about the upcoming 2024 FTC Non-Compete Ruling including: basics of non-competes, legalities and how it could affect your business.
Hilger Hammond Law Firm Celebrating 15 Year Anniversary!
15 years ago an idea was solidified to start a new law firm committed to providing the highest level of legal services to its clients.
Attorney Jill Miller Promoted to Hilger Hammond Shareholder
Hilger Hammond Attorneys at Law Announce Jill K. Miller's Promotion to Firm Shareholder Miller Enhances Firm’s Expertise in Business and Real Estate Law Jill Miller Profile We are proud to announce that as of January 3, 2024, Jill K. Miller has been promoted to shareholder at Hilger Hammond. Miller joined…
What is Eminent Domain?
Eminent Domain: What you need to know when the government targets your property for acquisition. What is Eminent Domain? Eminent Domain, also known as Condemnation, is the government’s power to involuntarily acquire private property from business and property owners, but only under lawful circumstances. Every government condemnation action should be…