Patrick J. Cooper

Patrick J. Cooper is a Pennsylvania family law lawyer at Cooper Family Law, LLC, with more than two decades of experience. He is the founding partner of Cooper Family Law. He handles complex divorce, child custody, child support, property division, and adoption cases throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania. He also assists clients with sensitive LGBTQ+ family law matters.

Patrick earned his B.S. from Pennsylvania State University in 2005. He received his J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 2009. He was admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar in 2009.

Patrick regularly handles high-net-worth divorce cases involving substantial assets and complicated financial questions. His cases may involve real estate holdings, business ownership, investment portfolios, and other valuable property. He develops strategies that address each client’s financial priorities and long-term interests.

Patrick has represented clients in international child custody disputes and cases involving grandparents’ custody rights. He balances emotional sensitivity with decisive legal action when circumstances require a stronger approach. His practice also includes estate planning for individuals and families. He prepares wills and trust agreements designed to protect assets and preserve family legacies.

Patrick J. Cooper serves on the executive board of the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Family Law Section. He is also involved with the Nicholas A. Cipriani American Inn of Court. He serves as Co-Chair of the Divorce and Support Committee. He was selected to Super Lawyers from 2023 through 2026. He previously received Rising Stars recognition from 2020 through 2022.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Partner, Cooper Family Law, LLC
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association

Licensed State

• Pennsylvania

Education

• University of Pittsburgh School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Pennsylvania State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)