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Separation and divorce can involve a panoply of legal issues. Jennifer has the knowledge and experience required to navigate the interwoven corporate, tax, and tort components of a relationship breakdown. Jennifer leads her clients towards creative solutions for their complex legal issues.

Jennifer has practiced exclusively in the area of family law for her entire legal career. Her practical, common-sense approach to negotiation and litigation contributes to her impressive record of client satisfaction.

Jennifer Cooper was called to the bar in 2005 after obtaining her Hons. B.A. an M.A., and an LL.B (Osgoode Hall). Jennifer articled with the Family Responsibility Office and later gained valuable experience at a prominent family law boutique. Jennifer joined forces with Hughes & Bale LLP in 2013, becoming a partner of the firm the following year.

Jennifer has acted as a Children’s Lawyer and a Dispute Resolution Office for Hamilton Family Court.

Jennifer is a committed lifelong member of the Hamilton community. She was a Trustee of the Hamilton Law Association and chair of the Hamilton Law Association Family Law Subcommittee. She is a past member of Hamilton’s Family Law Bench and Bar Committee. She was a bar representative to the Hamilton Family Law Community Resource Committee. She presently sits on Ontario’s Family Rules Committee.

Jennifer serves on the Board of Directors of the Royal Hamilton Yacht Club.

Jennifer is certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a specialist in Family Law.