Bob, the founding member and senior partner of the firm. He graduated from Broomfield High School in 1972 and attended the University of Colorado, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, with distinction in 1975. He joined the Peace Corps in 1978 and volunteered in Jamaica for two years. In 1980, Bob entered the University Of Denver College Of Law and graduated in 1983. In the early part of his legal career, Bob worked as a municipal prosecutor and gained valuable courtroom experience. He then focused on business and real estate litigation.

In 1988, Bob started working on family law cases. His prior business and real estate litigation experience give him the background to deal with family law cases involving complex business and real estate issues. He currently practices in all family law areas. He is an accomplished courtroom lawyer and a tireless advocate for his clients. His skills in listening to and protecting his clients have made him a compassionate and respected family law attorney.

Bob has been very active in various bar associations. He is the past President of the Boulder County Bar Association and is currently on the Board of Governors for the Colorado Bar Association. In his spare time, Bob enjoys spending time with his family and children, biking, playing Frisbee golf, scuba diving, skiing and reading fiction.

Legal:

Practice Areas:

• All Family Law and Appeals cases

Attorney:

• Founding member and shareholder of Cooper & Cooper, P.C. (1988 – 1996)
• Cooper & Tanis, P.C., (1996 – 1998 and 1999 - 2000)
• Cooper, Tanis & Bernstein, P.C. (1998 – 1999)
• Cooper, Tanis & McBain, P.C. (2000 - 2004)
• Cooper, Tanis, Fuller & Cohen, P.C., April 2004 - present
• Frascona, Joiner & Smitkamp, P.C., 1986-1988
• Municipal Prosecutor for the City of Lakewood, 1985-1986
• McGloin, Davenport & Severson P.C., 1983-1985

Admissions:

• Colorado - May 1983
• Court of Appeals - 10th Circuit
• United States District Court

Published Cases:

• In Re the Marriage of Plank
• In Re the Marriage of Bowles

Other:

Education:

• J.D., University of Denver College of Law, 1983
• B.S., University of Colorado, 1975

Memberships:

• Colorado Bar Association
• Boulder Bar Association
• Adams/Broomfield County Bar Association

Speaker:

• Various Family Law issues in Boulder County for Attorneys and Paralegals
• Multiple seminars for lay people regarding the divorce process
• Legal Information Clinic for YWCA
• Legal Services Program for the Boulder County Bar Association

Awards:

• John Marshall Award from Boulder County Bar Association
• Numerous pro-bono awards