In an effort to educate the general public - BEFORE they even contact a lawyer - about the necessary elements to a successful claim in the areas of:
- school negligence;
- construction accidents;
- defective or dangerous products;
- auto accidents; or
- slip and/or trip and fall accidents
Long Island & Queens, New York personal injury attorney Jonathan Cooper has published numerous educational articles on these topics. By way of background, Jonathan Cooper is the published author of the Free book on New York accident claims, "Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim," as well as the New Yorker's guide to defective product claims, "Why Are There So Few Successful Defective Products Lawsuits?"
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July 2009 NewsletterIn Jonathan Cooper's July, 2009 firm newsletter, he covers topics that although are applicable to general litigation matters, they are primarily focused on the small business litigation context, particularly as they relate to breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty. For more information about these topics, please visit Jonathan Cooper's new small business law blog at www.nysmallbusinessattorney.com.
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How To Prove Your School Negligence Case Under New York LawNew York school negligence attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses what a student or their parents must prove in order to win a personal injury case against a school.
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How To Prove A Construction Site Accident Case in New YorkIn this article, Long Island, New York construction site accident and personal injury attorney Jonathan Cooper sets forth some of the basic elements that a plaintiff must successfully prove in order to win his or her personal injury case. For more information on this topic, and personal injury cases generally, please download a copy of Jonathan Cooper's Free eBook entitled "Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim" from www.TheNewYorkAccidentBook.com, or visit his wesbite at www.JonathanCooperLaw.com.
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May '09 NewsletterIn his May, 2009 Newsletter, Long Island, New York small business and personal injury attorney Jonathan Cooper addresses several current and important topics, including whether "Play at Your Own Risk" is recognized under New York law, and why some construction site accident cases are frivolous. For more information on these topics, please visit his website at www.JonathanCooperLaw.com.
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Why It May Pay to Fight A Disclaimer of Coverage under NY LawIn this article, Long Island, New York business litigation and insurance disclaimer attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses why a recent decision by one of New York's appellate courts serves as an important reminder why it may be worthwhile to contest and fight an insurer's declination to defend or indemnify an individual or business regarding claims, particularly with respect to environmental remediation or cleanup claims. To discuss your small business's particular issues with Mr. Cooper, please contact his Cedarhurst, Long Island office at 516.791.5700.
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March/April 2009 Newsletter
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Three Mistakes to Avoid When Negotiating a Small Business DealThis article highlights 3 common mistakes that many small business owners in New York make when negotiating business deals that unnecessarily expose their companies to commercial litigation and breach of contract lawsuits.
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E-Mail Mistakes That Can Cost Your Small Business in CourtThis article describes 3 common mistakes that small businesses make when using e-mail or other electronic communication that if not handled properly, can result in a waiver of the attorney-client privilege or confidential documents, or unwittingly subject a foreign company to commercial or civil litigation in New York.
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Fatal Mistakes that Can Leave Your Trade Secrets UnprotectedIn this article, Long Island, New York based trade secret protection attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses how failing to document how and why you developed your proprietary information may leave it unprotected against trade secret theft. To obtain further information with regard to your small business's needs on how to protect its customer lists or other information against infringement or theft by a disloyal employee or third party, or your best options with respect to commercial litigation, please call the Law Offices of Jonathan Cooper at 516.791.5700.
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February 2009 NewsletterThis document is a downloadable .pdf copy of Jonathan Cooper's monthly newsletter for February 2009.
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Getting the Best Bang For Your Small Business Buck With a LawyerIn this article, Long Island, New York small business attorney Jonathan Cooper provides 3 concrete ways you can get the best deals for your breach of contract, trade secret or employee theft or other commercial litigation matter - all while still getting high quality legal work. For more information about how he can help with your small business's legal needs, please contact Mr. Cooper's Cedarhurst, New York office at 516.791.5700.
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Big Law Firms Begin to Mull Alternatives to the Billable HourIn this article, New York City commercial litigation attorney Jonathan Cooper analyzes an article from the New York Times which discusses how some large law firms, after decades of operating exclusively on a hourly billing basis, are now finally starting to offer their small business clients different fee options. Mr. Cooper questions why the large law firms are only beginning to mull doing so now, out of necessity, when smaller law firms that cater to small businesses and commercial clients, have always offered such alternative, client-first fee arrangements. The Law Offices of Jonathan Cooper has offices centrally located in Midtown Manhattan and the South Shore of Long Island. To discuss your small business' legal needs or for additional FREE reports on small business commercial litigation matters in New York, please contact his main Cedarhurst office at 516-791-5700.