Judge . . . Eh, I mean Oakland County Prosecutor Cooper

Veterans – My Father In Law
I recoginze that yesterday wasn’t Veteran’s Day, the day that our country has designated as the day to honor our military veterans.  That was Wednesday.  However, yesterday, Friday the 13th, was a day that I spent time visiting with a veteran — my father in law.  George Bove.  I have seen the pictures:  6 ft plus, barrel chest, thick, wavy hair . . . the sort of picture of a man we remember from World War II, America’s greatest generation.   Unfortunately, time and life erode some of those features.  He is still tall but much thinner.  His hair is now white and thick for his age but not the mane that I saw in those old sepia colored photos.  I

Defense of a “Brother” – A Victory Against All Odds
I don’t blog or write about my cases in great detail in these precious spaces. The experience of going through a criminal case was described by Roy Black, famed attorney, as akin to watching a loved one battle a terminal illness. I have had the good fortune to watch many of my clients survive these battles but it comes with a price. So I reserve these notes not to promote myself but instead to discuss the side of my work that we don’t often see or hear about. Sometimes I write about the accomplishments of my staff. Sometimes the feedback of the public. Sometimes the good feelings I get from a thank you. I hope that my sincerity comes through here . . . if not, I

Selected as a Super Lawyer
  I haven’t blogged in quite awhile and I miss it.  In that time, much has happened and I miss sharing it. I’ll write more in a bit but I wanted to share an honor that was bestowed on me recently.  I was recently selected and named a Michigan Super Lawyer.  This honor is one that I share with only 5% of the lawyers in this state.  The other lawyers selected include some lawyers that I have admired and watched for years.  I am humbled and honored to be included and selected.  Thank you.