Samuel W. "Sam" Cooper
About Samuel W. Cooper
Samuel W. Cooper is a lawyer based in Houston, TX and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2008. Samuel W. Cooper is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Houston, Texas
- Litigation - Antitrust
- Litigation - Securities
- Securities / Capital Markets Law
- Securities Regulation
Current Firm: A&O Shearman
Education: Stanford University, J.D., graduated 1995
Location: Houston, TX
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