Category: Law Firm News
Written by Cooper & Friedman on April 3, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has had a huge economic impact all around the world. In places with significant social distancing measures in place, many businesses have had to shut their doors temporarily and lay off workers. In the Kentuckiana area, both food-service businesses like restaurants and bars and other public-facing businesses have seen a rise in […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman on March 27, 2020
Kentucky’s public assistance programs help individuals and families with low incomes cover basic living expenses. Programs cover food, health care, housing, financial assistance, and more. The programs that cover these areas each have their own set of requirements and, subsequently, their own application processes. Here is a look at some of the main public assistance […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on August 15, 2019
Appearing in court, as a defendant or plaintiff, can be stressful. This situation can be made even more stressful when you aren’t clear on what is being discussed. The legal system and court appearances are riddled with legal jargon. Not being aware of what certain courtroom terminology means can make an appearance even more difficult. […]
Written by Cooper and Friedman on July 28, 2017
Cooper & Friedman, PLLC, a personal injury law firm based in Louisville, Kentucky, is excited to announce they will be sponsoring the 14th Annual Double Bogey Invitational Golf Tournament hosted by Families for a Cure on August 12th, 2017. This year’s Invitational features two separate flights of golfers – one at 8:00 a.m. and another at 1:30 […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on November 30, 2016
As a result of Matt Bevin winning the vote for Governor of Kentucky, Kentuckians knew that the Commonwealth was about to experience some change. After 8 years of governing under Democrat Steve Beshear, Bevin entered office with a new agenda. Mainly, it aimed at a variety of significant changes, including tort reform. As tort law attorneys, this […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman on October 13, 2016
With more than 650,000 construction employers and 6 million employees, this large segment of the population is responsible for contributing nearly $1 trillion to the Gross Domestic Product each year, according to the Association of General Contractors of America. This productivity generates significant economic growth. Without the construction industry, the U.S. economy would suffer and […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman on July 22, 2016
Last year was Louisville’s deadliest year since 1979 with a total of 84 homicides. And in July 2016, the city has already surpassed this number and the violence is increasing. In order to address this very serious issue, local activists, artists and community members are coming together to host Peace Fest 2016. Peace Fest 2016 Focuses […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman on July 20, 2016
Cooper & Friedman Associate Attorney Ashley Ervin serves as board member for C.H.O.I.C.E., Inc. (Children Have Options in Choosing Experiences). This local nonprofit group was founded in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1987. C.H.O.I.C.E. Inc. works to steer local at-risk youth toward making positive life choices through guidance, counseling and mentorships with Jefferson County Public Schools. C.H.O.I.C.E. Inc. […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman on February 8, 2016
In May 2015 hundreds of people in Eastern Kentucky received suspension notices from the Social Security Administration stating that recipients would no longer receive payments for disability unless they provided new evidence of their disability. The suspension notices were sent based on allegations that an Eastern Kentucky social security attorney bribed officials into granting all […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman on January 13, 2016
The Cooper and Friedman law firm in Louisville, Kentucky, is excited to announce that associate attorney Mr. Scott Wallitsch was recently selected as a Rising Star by the Super Lawyers Organization. Super Lawyers is a national organization that recognizes outstanding lawyers that have excelled in their legal careers. The Super Lawyers rating service considers candidates from more than 70 different legal […]
