THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT. KENTUCKY LAW DOES NOT CERTIFY SPECIALITIES OF LEGAL PRACTICE. THIS IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.Unlike other attorneys with no ownership experience, I holistically evaluate all facets of business organization and operations. I have over 30 years of combined experience in (i) the private practice of corporate/ business law, (ii) serving as senior in-house legal counsel with a publicly traded utility and (iii) participating in entrepreneurial start-ups. As… Show more THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT. KENTUCKY LAW DOES NOT CERTIFY SPECIALITIES OF LEGAL PRACTICE. THIS IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.Unlike other attorneys with no ownership experience, I holistically evaluate all facets of business organization and operations. I have over 30 years of combined experience in (i) the private practice of corporate/ business law, (ii) serving as senior in-house legal counsel with a publicly traded utility and (iii) participating in entrepreneurial start-ups. As the prior owner and operator of seven businesses, and having participated in many other types of investments and ventures, I provide value added services for my clients by rendering practical, business consultation advice and, furthermore, minimizing the personal exposure of my clients in organizing and expanding their businesses. My private practice concentrates in corporate/business law which includes, but is not limited to, entrepreneurial start-ups; business entity formations and syndications; review of franchise opportunities; joint ventures; acquisitions and mergers; stock redemptions, assets purchase and stock purchase transactions; buying and selling of businesses; commercial real estate; construction law; leasing transactions; secured transactions; loan documentation; procurement contracts; all types of commercial contracts; management agreements; consulting agreements; employment contracts; the clearance, adoption and registration of trademarks; unfair competition; licensing agreements; and franchise law. I provide extensive business consultation advice, in addition to proactively identifying and/or resolving legal issues.My extensive business knowledge adds a unique perspective because I assess the opportunities and risks of my client’s strategic initiatives. Unlike most attorneys, I have actually been in the business arena.I now bring this collective experience to my solo legal practice~~~unburdened by law firm structure and excessive overhead expenses. Show less

Responsible for managing all legal aspects for 5 divisions: Project Engineering, Power Generation, New Business Development (Energy Alternatives), Supply Chain and Procurement (Purchasing) and Informational Technology. Negotiated and drafted, with or without assistance of outside counsel, all types of engineering/ construction/ procurement related contracts concerning the operation, retrofitting, upgrading and/or new erection of power plants and their various component systems. Provided… Show more Responsible for managing all legal aspects for 5 divisions: Project Engineering, Power Generation, New Business Development (Energy Alternatives), Supply Chain and Procurement (Purchasing) and Informational Technology. Negotiated and drafted, with or without assistance of outside counsel, all types of engineering/ construction/ procurement related contracts concerning the operation, retrofitting, upgrading and/or new erection of power plants and their various component systems. Provided management advice to business units’ executives and directors in order to mitigate risks and enhance profitability. Resolved warranty/indemnification issues and other types of commercial disputes. Assisted Purchasing in negotiations and reviewed vendor certifications. Reviewed and edited contracts for Investment Committee approval. Interfaced with additional lines of business regarding legal and regulatory issues (electric reliability compliance standards, environmental regulations, human resource issues and safety compliance). Show less

Private practice concentrated in general corporate and business law as indicated under Law Office of David H. Cooper.

Practiced in same areas of concentration as listed under Law Office of David H. Cooper. Raised $13M from outside investors to acquire Tumbleweed Restaurants through a private placement memorandum in 1995.Drafted and participated in private placements for Texas Roadhouse franchisees from 1996 through 2000 exceeding $15M in the aggregate.

Manufacturer of specialty glass proprietary products and art glass; glass installation contractor.

Refractory distributor and industrial furnace contractor; sales between $4M to $6M annually.Subsidiaries of Ronalco:Craft-Tech, Inc. (33.33% Shareholder, Vice President and General Counsel); Louisville, Kentucky; refractory specialty manufacturer; sales exceeded $300,000 annually.Niemco Fabricators, Inc. (33.33% Shareholder, Vice President and General Counsel); Louisville, Kentucky; custom steel fabricator; sales exceeded $4M annually.ACK Construction, Inc… Show more Refractory distributor and industrial furnace contractor; sales between $4M to $6M annually.Subsidiaries of Ronalco:Craft-Tech, Inc. (33.33% Shareholder, Vice President and General Counsel); Louisville, Kentucky; refractory specialty manufacturer; sales exceeded $300,000 annually.Niemco Fabricators, Inc. (33.33% Shareholder, Vice President and General Counsel); Louisville, Kentucky; custom steel fabricator; sales exceeded $4M annually.ACK Construction, Inc. (33.33% Shareholder, Vice President and General Counsel); Louisville, Kentucky; industrial and commercial general contractor; sales exceeded $2.5M annually.MAC Industrial Insulation, Inc. (33.33% Shareholder, Vice President and General Counsel); Louisville, Kentucky; general contractor; sales exceeded $1.5M annually.Cherokee Porcelain Enamel Corporation (25% Shareholder, Vice President and General Counsel); Knoxville, Tennessee; manufacturer of porcelain enamel products; sales exceed 2.5M annually. Show less