Cooper Levenson Attorneys at Law

History & Founding

Cooper Levenson was founded in 1957 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, by Jim Cooper. The firm’s roots are deeply embedded in the region’s gaming industry: it was instrumental in drafting the legislation that legalised casino gambling in Atlantic City in the 1970s and subsequently represented a majority of the casino companies that set up operations there. This strong gaming practice became the firm’s hallmark. In 2007, the firm “went West” and opened a Las Vegas, Nevada office, extending its gaming law reach into the Western United States. In 2017, marking its 60th anniversary, Cooper Levenson opened an office in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Practice Areas & Products (Key Services)

As a full‑service law firm, Cooper Levenson offers legal counsel in over 25 practice areas. The firm’s most prominent areas include: - Casino & iGaming Law: Licensing, regulatory compliance, sports wagering, mobile gaming, pari‑mutuel betting, and representation of casinos, suppliers, and sovereign governments. - Business & Tax Law: Entity formation, transactions, tax planning, succession strategies, and business valuations. - Litigation: Business‑focused litigation, complex multi‑party disputes, class action defence, and trial work. - Real Estate & Land Use: Acquisitions, development, financing, leasing, zoning, and planning. - Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring: Chapter 7, 11, and 13 cases, creditor rights, and debt restructuring. - Labor & Employment Law: Workplace disputes, employment contracts, discrimination, and workers’ compensation. - Estate Planning & Administration: Wills, trusts, probate, and estate tax planning. - Cannabis Law: Regulatory compliance and business structuring for cannabis enterprises. - Government Services: Advising public entities and government agencies.

Leadership

The firm’s most senior executive is Lloyd D. Levenson, who serves as Chief Executive Officer. He also co‑chairs the Casino & iGaming Law Practice Group and chairs the Government Services Group. Mr. Levenson is a trial attorney with extensive experience in complex casino regulatory matters. He began his legal career as Assistant Essex County Prosecutor and later Chief Trial Attorney for the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, also serving as First Assistant Essex County Prosecutor and Chief Assistant Prosecutor for the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office. No Chief Technology Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Commercial Officer, or Chief Operating Officer were identified through publicly available sources. The firm is structured as a professional association (P.A.) and its management likely includes a management committee; however, the only C‑level role explicitly documented is that of CEO.

Headcount & Office Locations

Cooper Levenson reports approximately 70 attorneys (per LinkedIn and firm materials). The total number of staff (including paralegals and support) is not publicly disclosed but likely places the firm in the mid‑size category. Headquarters: 1125 Atlantic Avenue, Third Floor, Atlantic City, NJ 08401. Additional offices in Cherry Hill, NJ; Wilmington, DE; Harrisburg, PA; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Las Vegas, NV; and New York, NY.

Key Distinctions & Recent News

- Named one of NJBIZ’s Best Places to Work in New Jersey for 2026. - CEO Lloyd D. Levenson listed on the ROI‑NJ Influencers – Power 2025 List: Lawyers. - The firm’s foundation, Cooper Levenson Foundation, Inc., offers annual college scholarships to high‑school seniors in southern New Jersey. - Multiple attorneys recognised as Super Lawyers and Rising Stars (2025/2026). - Received the Press of Atlantic City Bailey Award for community service.