David Cleveland Hesser

David Cleveland Hesser is a Board Certified Family Law Specialist. He represents clients across Louisiana in complex family law and maritime matters at Hesser Cooper Law Group, LLC. Over decades of practice, he has handled hundreds of divorces, custody disputes, property divisions, and support cases. He is known as a strong litigator who also pursues practical solutions through mediation and collaborative law when appropriate. His practice focuses on protecting families and resolving high-conflict legal disputes with clear strategic guidance.

David earned his J.D. from William H. Bowen School of Law in 1994, receiving the American Jurisprudence Award for Civil Procedure and the Top Paper Award for a First Amendment seminar. He later obtained an LL.M. in Admiralty from Tulane Law School in 1998. He completed his B.A. in Economics at Centenary College in 1991, building a strong academic foundation for his legal career. These degrees prepared him for complex litigation and detailed financial analysis in court and practice.

David has represented families in multi-million dollar community property partitions and military retirement divisions throughout his career. He has guided parents through difficult custody and child support disputes with careful preparation and steady advocacy. As a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, he understands the financial impact of divorce and works to secure fair outcomes. Courts and peers recognize his professionalism, including a BV Peer Review Rating and repeated selection to Louisiana Super Lawyers. He also teaches continuing legal education seminars.

David Cleveland Hesser has presented programs for attorneys and other professionals on ethics, civil procedure, mediation, and collaborative practice. He has written on forensic accounting and interdisciplinary mediation, contributing to professional publications. His experience in state and federal courts allows him to address complex procedural and substantive issues with confidence. Whether litigating or negotiating, he remains focused on achieving practical solutions that protect client rights and promote long-term stability for families. He strives to deliver efficient, results-driven representation consistently.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, Hesser Cooper Law Group, LLC
• Member, Louisiana State Bar Association
• Member, Alexandria Bar Association
• Member, Federal Bar Association

Licensed State

• Louisiana
• Texas

Education

• Tulane Law School
  LLM in Admiralty
• William H. Bowen School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Centenary College
  BA in Economics

Awards & Badges