Michael E. Cooper

Michael E. Cooper focuses his practice at The Hodge Law Firm on plaintiff’s property insurance law matters, including storm damage, hail damage, fire damage, water damage, vandalism claims, and bad faith insurance disputes. He represents policyholders who need clear guidance after an insurer denies, delays, or underpays a claim. His work is centered on protecting clients when insurance benefits are disputed after damage to homes, businesses, or other covered property. He is licensed in Texas, Colorado, Iowa, Washington, and several federal courts.

Michael earned his B.A. with high honors from the University of Houston Clear Lake in 2013, with a focus on humanities and pre-law studies. He later earned his J.D. from South Texas College of Law Houston in 2022. During law school, he served as an associate editor for the Corporate Counsel Review. He also interned for Hon. Andrew Edison, US Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of Texas, Galveston Division.

Michael has a law career including work in both state and federal courts. His court admissions include the Northern, Southern, Western, and Eastern Districts of Texas, the District of Colorado, and the Northern District of Iowa. This broad admission background supports his handling of insurance disputes in several jurisdictions. He brings research, writing, and courtroom preparation skills to claims involving residential and commercial property losses, including hurricane, tornado, hail, fire, and water damage cases. His practice also covers delayed payments, denied coverage, underpaid repairs, and bad faith issues involving homeowners and business insurance policies.

Michael E. Cooper helps people by giving them a legal path after an insurance company refuses to pay what they believe is owed. Many clients come for help after serious weather events, roof damage, freeze damage, or other losses. He reviews claim facts, studies policy terms, and works to move disputed claims toward fair results. His practice supports property owners who need professional advocacy, steady communication, and firm representation during difficult insurance claim disputes and litigation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, The Hodge Law Firm
• Member, Texas Bar Association
• Member, Colorado Bar Association
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association
• Member, Washington State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Texas
• Colorado
• Iowa
• Washington

Education

• South Texas College of Law Houston
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Houston Clear Lake
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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