David H. Cooper

David Cooper joined Commonwealth Counsel Group PLLC as Of Counsel in 2023.  His practice focuses on general corporate law, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), intellectual property and high-stakes business transactions.

Previously, Mr. Cooper was a partner at Roth & Cooper, P.S.C.; a partner at Goldberg Simpson LLC; served as a senior counsel at Louisville Gas & Electric Company (PPL Corporation); and since 2012 has been a sole practitioner as the Law Office of David H. Cooper.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Cooper owned and operated seven businesses (wholesale distribution; industrial construction; specialty manufacturing; and steel fabrication).  As an entrepreneur, he has participated in a wide variety of investments and ventures.  His experience as a successful business owner and in-house counsel allows him to offer practical and strategic insights to help clients maximize value and minimize risk.

Mr. Cooper’s practice areas include:

• Entrepreneurial Start-Ups; Analysis of Forecasts, Projections and Business Plans
• Business Entity Formulations and Syndications; Limited Liability Companies;
• Corporations; Partnerships and Joint Ventures
• Legal and Business Review of Franchise Opportunities
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Buying and Selling of Businesses
• Assets Purchase Agreements and Stock Purchase Agreements
• Stock Redemption Agreements; Stock and/or Member Interest Purchase Transactions
• Buy-Sell Agreements; Cross-Indemnification Agreements
• Resolution of Commercial Disputes; Resolution of Owner Disputes
• Business Succession Planning
• Commercial Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreements; Commercial Leases
• Construction Law
• Secured Transactions
• Bank Loan Documentation Review and Negotiation
• Drafting and Review of Supply and Procurement Contracts
• Drafting and Review of All Types of Commercial Contracts
• Management Agreements
• Consulting Agreements
• Employment Agreements with Non-Compete, Non-Solicitation and Confidentially Restrictions
• Independent Contractor Agreements
• Intellectual Property
• Adoption and Clearance Trademarks; Federal Registrations of Trademarks in USPTO
• Unfair Competition Matters
• License and Marketing Agreements