H. Wayne Cooper
About H. Wayne Cooper
H. Wayne Cooper is a lawyer based in Tulsa, OK and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2003. H. Wayne Cooper is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Current Firm: Doerner, Saunders, Daniel & Anderson LLP
Education: University of Tulsa, J.D., graduated 1975, University of Oklahoma, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, graduated 1968, and University of Oklahoma, graduated 1968
Location: Tulsa, OK
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