Michael C. Cooley

Michael C. Cooley is a partner and managing partner at Allen Wellman Harvey Keyes Cooley, LLP in Greenfield, Indiana. He has been with the firm since 2006 and represents clients in complex litigation, business and commercial matters, bankruptcy and insolvency issues, appeals, and personal injury cases. Cooley advises individuals, businesses, farmers, debtors, creditors, financial institutions, and receivers, helping clients resolve disputes, structure transactions, and assess legal risks.

Cooley earned his J.D. from Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis and his B.A. from Franklin College, where he majored in political science. His education provided a strong foundation in legal analysis, written advocacy, and practical problem solving. This background supports his ability to handle litigation, appellate matters, business planning, contracts, dispute resolution, and regulatory issues involving clients throughout Indiana and the region.

Cooley has significant experience in appellate practice and regularly represents clients in administrative and judicial review matters. He has briefed and argued cases as lead and sole counsel before the Indiana Court of Appeals and the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. His work includes obtaining reversal of a United States Department of Agriculture wetland determination in Boucher v. USDA, an important case involving the Swampbuster provisions of the Food Security Act.

Michael C. Cooley is admitted to practice in Indiana and before the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana. He is a member of the Hancock County Bar Association and the Indiana State Bar Association. His practice reflects careful preparation, practical judgment, and a broad understanding of civil disputes, appeals, business concerns, and personal injury claims. By combining litigation experience with client-focused guidance, Cooley helps clients pursue effective legal solutions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Allen Wellman Harvey Keyes Cooley, LLP
• Member, Hancock County Bar Association
• Member, Indiana State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Indiana

Education

• Indiana University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Franklin College
  BA in Major: Political Science

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