Dan Cooper

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Now retired from the practice of law, Dan Cooper is a former president of the Alaska Bar Association, and served as both a state and federal Prosecutor. His last trial as a Federal prosecutor, U.S. v. Mujahid, was of a federal prisoner held in custody by the State DOC who was accused and convicted of assaulting state prisoners at the Cook Inlet facility.

Letter: Convention backers aren’t being frank

When you see a letter advocating for a constitutional convention, they are advocating for only one thing: To take away the freedoms you currently enjoy.

By Dan Cooper●

October 19, 2022 at 8:53 pm

Arrogance is a poor defense for flag and anthem

Gregory Fisher, in his commentary of Sept. 11, demonstrates conclusively why men like Mr. Colin Kaepernick must continuously bring forward issues for public debate. Moreover, the arrogance of his commentary is breathtaking, as he labels all who disagree with him as the opposite of “right and good-thinking people.” In his commentary, Mr. Fisher does cede … Continue reading Arrogance is a poor defense for flag and anthem

By Dan Cooper●

September 12, 2016 at 5:45 pm

Wohlforth overlooks attorney's duty to client, regardless of paymaster

OPINION: Alaska Dispatch News columnist Charles Wohlforth misunderstands that attorneys employed by the state of Alaska owe a duty to the public instead of their assigned clients.

By Dan Cooper●

December 15, 2015 at 6:25 pm