Michael P. Cooney
About Michael P. Cooney
Michael P. Cooney is a lawyer based in Detroit, MI and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. Michael P. Cooney is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Detroit, Michigan
- Commercial Litigation
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Dykema Gossett PLLC
Education: University of Notre Dame, J.D., graduated 1986
Location: Detroit, MI
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