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Carey L. Cooper counsels a variety of clients in environmental, corporate, real estate and product liability law. The recipient of Martindale-Hubbell's highest rating, she offers advice and legal assistance to clients to assist them in complying with local, state and federal environmental laws. In addition, she has defended a variety of clients in environmental, business and professional liability litigation and has successfully handled complex negotiations with various administrative agencies and prosecutorial bodies.

Ms. Cooper has participated in numerous national and local environmental seminars, and has published several articles on environmental topics. In her practice, she handles many complex and high-profile environmental, land-use, and toxic-tort actions. Ms. Cooper's practice currently focuses on litigation involving industrial equipment, public utilities, land use, and toxic torts.

Born in Weston, Connecticut, Ms. Cooper graduated cum laude from California State University, Northridge before attending Washington & Lee University School of Law, where she also graduated cum laude. She has been licensed to practice law in California since 1998.

Martindale-Hubbell Rating

Highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards.

Professional and Community Affiliations

• The State Bar of California
• San Diego County Bar Association, Environmental Law/Land Use Section Chair (2008)
• Editor, "The National Forum for Environmental and Toxic Tort Issues"
• International Erosion Control Association
• Kappa Tau Alpha, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Alpha Delta
• Golden Key Honor Society
• Omnicron Delta Kappa (Academic Leadership)
• Chair, Alumni Relations Committee

Publications and Speaking Engagements

• "Protecting Environmental Consultants' Work from Discovery: United States v. Torf Extends the Work-product Privilege to Documents Which Serve a Dual Purpose," The National Forum for Environmental and Toxic Tort Issues Newsletter (Spring, 2004)
• The National Forum for Environmental & Toxic Tort Issues Conference, Topic: "Mold Update," (October 2002)
  
• "Mold Legislation in California," BIA Builder Magazine (Summer, 2001)
  
• "California Legislators Consider Enacting Toxic Mold Legislation," MECA Mailer (July 24, 2001)
  
• "Under Construction: The Toxic Mold Protection Act of 2001" California Real Estate Journal (June, 2001)
  
• "New Research Links Parkinson's Disease to Its Chemical Causes," MECA Mailer (March 15, 1999)
  
• "Federal Preemption of State 'Failure-To-Warn' Claims," Los Angeles Daily Journal (January 11, 1999)
  
• "The Role of the Secured Interest Exemption in Lender Liability Under CERCLA," Environmental Law Digest, Vol. 8:4
  
• "The Pollution Exclusion Controversy," Environmental Law Digest, Vol.10:1
  
• "Comprehensive General Liability Policies & Third Party Disputes: Which Trigger of Coverage Theory will Virginia Adopt?" Environmental Law Digest, Vol. 10, No. 4

Published Opinions

• Grinham v. Fielder, 99 Cal. App. 4th 1049
  June 24, 2002 - Served as Defense Counsel in the Successful Summary Judgment Proceeding, Upheld on Appeal

Recognition and Awards

• Recognized as a Top Attorney in San Diego County - Real Estate Litigation by the San Diego Daily Transcript (2007)

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Practice Areas

Business

Environmental / Land-Use

Product Liability

Real Estate

Admitted to Bar

California (1998)

U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1998)

U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1998)

U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (2003)

Education

California State University, Northridge (B.A. cum laude, 1993)

Washington & Lee University School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 1997)