William Cooper

- Barrister & Solicitor -

William Cooper is an Associate at Pascale Legal, practising primarily in family law. He is known for his clear, direct approach and his ability to manage matters with precision, ensuring no detail is overlooked.

William places a strong emphasis on clarity and strategy, formulating arguments that are thorough, focused and outcome-driven. He ensures clients understand where their matter currently stands and the direction it is heading, providing practical and transparent advice throughout the process.

Family Law

William’s primary area of practice is family law, where he undertakes a significant amount of advocacy work. He regularly appears for clients at mention hearings, interim defended hearings, Family Dispute Resolution Conferences and conciliation conferences.
He assists clients across a broad range of family law matters, including parenting disputes and property settlements, and is experienced in progressing matters through both negotiated and litigated pathways. William is a strong advocate for achieving efficient and commercially sensible outcomes while firmly protecting his clients’ interests.

He adopts a no-nonsense approach to progressing matters toward resolution and is valued for his ability to remain focused, decisive and responsive under pressure.

Additional Experience & Collaborative Practice

William has previously practised in personal injury law, specialising in hearing loss claims. While he no longer practises in this area, he brings the negotiation and dispute resolution skills developed during that time to his family law practice.

Professional Memberships & Admissions

William is admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of South Australia and the High Court of Australia. He is a member of the Law Society of South Australia and is on the Legal Services Commission of South Australia legal aid panel.