Ian M. Cooper

A prominent workers’ compensation attorney based in Oakland, California, Ian M. Cooper has helped myriad clients across his nearly 30 years of experience in the legal field. From the Law Offices of John E. Hill since the start of his career, he has practical knowledge of medical treatment disputes, disability claims and denied appeals. He fights tooth and nail to make sure his clients are financially secure for the future and do not let their injury/disability define them.

A 1984 B.A. degree graduate from the California Polytechnic State University – Humboldt, Mr. Cooper set his sights clear on practicing law and attended the University of San Francisco School of Law. He received his Juris Doctor in 1992, and in the same year, his license to practice in California. In addition, he is also board-certified in workers’ compensation law by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.

Mr. Cooper has maintained high standards in his legal field, opting for the best strategies in line with his clients’ individual and unique situations. This includes 100% permanent disability awards, proving permanent disability during trial and alike. For his many contributions, he has gained the adulation of his peers and his clients alike. He has been peer-review rated AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell, the organization’s highest rating, and is also rated “Excellent” on Avvo.

When not fervently fighting to get his clients the financial security they deserve, Mr. Cooper maintains close affiliations with important legal organizations to progress his legal community to the standards he maintains in his practice. This includes The State Bar of California, the Alameda-Contra Costa Trial Lawyers’ Association and the California Applicants’ Attorneys Association.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.