Carson R. Cooper
Attorney
cooperc@lanepowell.com
206.223.7243
Twitter: @WANativeLaw
Areas of Practice
Carson Cooper focuses his practice in the area of construction law. In addition to representing
public and private owners and design firms, Carson also represents financial institutions in
construction lien disputes. Additionally, Carson is the leader of Lane Powell’s Native American
Affairs Practice Group and has experience representing tribes on matters involving Indian gaming
regulatory work, tribal financing and economic development on tribal land. Prior to joining Lane
Powell, Carson was involved with the Tribal Economic Development Clinic at UCLA School of Law,
and worked with tribes in southern California to develop tax revenue codes and internal regulatory
frameworks for tribal governments.
Professional Experience
Lane Powell PC, Summer Associate
California Indian Legal Services, Law Clerk
Admitted to Practice
Washington
U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Shoalwater Bay Tribal Court
Tulalip Tribal Court
Academics
University of California at Los Angeles School of Law (J.D., 2011)
UCLA Law Review, Managing Editor
Native American Law Students Association, President
National NALSA Moot Court Competition
UCLA Journal of Environmental Law and Policy, Associate Editor
UCLA Law Fellows Program, Mentor
Stanford University (B.A., 2008)
Practice Group and Specialty Team Memberships
Construction
Native American Affairs
Aviation
Diversity Committee
Publications
“Design Professional Liens Attached When Nothing Is Built: Answering the Devil’s Advocate,”
Washington State Bar Association’s Construction Law newsletter, Co-author (Spring 2014)
Speaking Engagement
“Overcoming Tribal Real Estate Development Obstacles” and “Ethical Considerations,” National Business Institute’s “Negotiating Contracts on Tribal Lands” Seminar (October 17, 2016)
“What You Should Know About Designing and Building Projects in Indian Country,”
Lane Powell Construction Law Seminar (October 1, 2014)
Professional and Community Activities
Pathfinder, Leadership Council on Legal Diversity
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