Robert E. Cooper, Jr.
About Robert E. Cooper, Jr.
Robert E. Cooper, Jr. is a lawyer based in Nashville, TN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. Robert E. Cooper, Jr. is recognized in the following practice area:
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Bass, Berry & Sims PLC
Education: Yale University, J.D., graduated 1983
Location: Nashville, TN
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