GableGotwals Mourns the Passing of Richard “Casey” Cooper and Establishes an Endowed Memorial Scholarship at TU in His Honor

December 6, 2023 | With deep sadness, GableGotwals announces the loss of a Shareholder and colleague, Richard “Casey” Cooper.

Casey practiced law for more than 50 years. His private practice included advising clients in complex litigation, contract negotiations, corporate compliance and risk management, and environmental law. He handled significant business litigation in Oklahoma, surrounding states, and nationwide, involving asbestos, Superfund sites, oil and gas disputes, and construction litigation. In addition, Casey acted as general counsel for numerous private entities, foundations, and higher educational institutions.

Prior to joining the Firm, Casey founded Cooper, McKinney & Woosley in 2001 and was also in private practice at two local firms. He began his legal career in the U.S. Navy’s Judge Advocate General’s Corps in 1967 and was appointed as a Navy military judge during his 24-month assignment in Guam in 1970.

A highly esteemed litigator respected by his peers, Casey was recognized annually by Best Lawyers in Commercial Litigation since 2013 and by Super Lawyers since 2007. He also held an AV peer review rating from Martindale Hubbell.

Beyond his professional achievements, Casey was a devoted philanthropist. His leadership roles in organizations, such as the Mervin Bovaird Foundation, the Philbrook Museum of Art, Gilcrease Museum, The University of Tulsa Board of Trustees, Tulsa Opera, Tulsa Philharmonic, and the Tulsa Arts Management Consortium, reflected his commitment to community, service, education, and the arts.

As we mourn the loss of our dear friend, we remember his legacy of generosity and wisdom. To honor his memory, GableGotwals is helping establish the Richard “Casey” Cooper endowed memorial scholarship in law at The University of Tulsa.

Our thoughts are with Casey’s family during this difficult time.