Scott Cooper | Schmidt Kramer

Testimonials

Dear Scott,
Hello there! I’m a little late to the game here, but I wanted to be certain I wrote to you. Oops—sorry for the typo! As you’ve probably gathered, I am writing you from a typewriter. Do you still use these in the office? Back on topic, I wanted to take a moment to express my deep gratitude for your guidance and support throughout the entire legal process for my accident. Can you believe it’s been five years?? Your attention to detail, professionalism, and delicate handling of my case made an incredibly difficult time more manageable for me and my family. We’re forever grateful.
From the moment you stepped foot in that hospital room with me, I felt relieved to have someone in my corner like you and your team. You took the time not only to explain each legal step in a way that made sense but also to acknowledge the emotional weight of what I was going through. That delicate balance—handling the intricacies of my case with precision while also being sensitive to my well-being—is something I will always be grateful for. In many ways, the outcome of the case reflected your dedication, but what has stayed with me even more is how you treated me throughout the process—with patience, respect, and compassion. You listened to my concerns and reassured me in moments of uncertainty. And even now, I feel your compassion each year on my birthday when I receive a text from you!
Thank you, not just for the outcome, but for the way you handled each moment. You are an incredible lawyer, but more importantly, an incredible person, and I was fortunate to have you in my corner.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Ricky D
After being in an automobile accident , Scott Cooper came highly recommended to me. I found Scott and his team very kind and considerate. Scott took time to explain the whole process to me and got me a settlement in a timely manner. I couldn't ask for best representation.
Ruthie Lupfer
Scott Cooper and Jessica Vizcaino did great. They had good communication, follow-up and fought for me. They handled my case professionally and swiftly, especially with me being out of state. 5 stars all the way and I am glad that they represented me.
David Hawash
Scott Cooper is simply amazing. Great personality and truly cares about his clients. Very easy going and personable. I highly recommend him for services!
My son's case took a long time to finally come to settlement however, that was at no fault of Mr. Cooper. If I could give a 20 star rating, I would certainly do so!Thank you for your hard work and dedication.
Jennifer Godlove
Thank you for all your assistance, even coming to our home. Keep in touch.
David R., Client of Scott Cooper from Mechanicsburg, PA

Mr. Cooper is a partner at the Harrisburg-based personal injury law firm of Schmidt Kramer P.C. where he specializes in personal injury law with an emphasis on motor vehicle accident and insurance cases. An active member of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice (PAJ), Mr. Cooper served as its 2012-13 President. He is also chairman of its Legislative Policy Committee and has served on both the Executive Committee and Board of Governors. He is also the Treasurer of LAWPAC, the Association’s PAC. Mr. Cooper has an AV Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell rating.

In November 2014, Mr. Cooper was appointed by then-Pennsylvania Governor-elect Tom Wolf to act as a co-chair for the transition team committee overseeing the Department of the Commonwealth/State. In 2012, Mr. Cooper was appointed by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to its Appellate Court Rules Committee. He has also been appointed as a Hearing Officer with the Pennsylvania Disciplinary Board. In 2020, Mr. Cooper was appointed by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to its Civil Procedure Rules Committee. In July 2021, he was appointed by Pennsylvania Governor Wolf to the Pennsylvania Judicial Conduct Board.

Mr. Cooper has been named by Pennsylvania Super Lawyers® as one of the top 100 lawyers in the Commonwealth every year since 2011. In 2008, Mr. Cooper was honored by PAJ and awarded its prestigious Milton D. Rosenberg Award for leadership and efforts for victims’ rights. In 2005, Mr. Cooper received the Association’s prestigious George F. Douglas Amicus Curiae Award for outstanding appellate advocacy. In addition, Mr. Cooper has been selected for inclusion as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer® every year from 2006 to the present, and in 2005 was a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer Rising Star. He has also been named to the Best Lawyers In America each year since 2012.

Mr. Cooper has been actively involved in many important appellate cases in the Pennsylvania Supreme and Superior Courts and United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, including Donovan v. State Farm, Gallagher v. GEICO, Rush v. Erie Ins. Exch., Rancosky v. Washington National, Allstate v. Wolfe, Ayers v. Geico, Heller v. League of Cities, Bumbarger v. Peerless, State Farm v. Rosenthal, Sackett v. Nationwide, and Smith v. Rohrbaugh.

Mr. Cooper is also a member of the American Association for Justice (AAJ) and the Pennsylvania and Dauphin County Bar Associations. He is a member of the Dauphin County Bar Association and is currently its President. In 2021 he was named to the Board of Directors of the Joe Allegrini Children’s Hero Fund Board.

Mr. Cooper is an editor for the leading treatise on Pennsylvania Auto Insurance released in December 2012, the Third Edition of the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law, Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Insurance: An Analysis of the Financial Responsibility Law. He is also an editor of all supplements for the Third Edition and was also a contributing editor on the Second Edition of the treatise. He is also the author of The A to Z of Civil Depositions in Pennsylvania published by PBI Press in February 2013. The text is a manual for attorneys who need assistance and ideas with handling various types of civil depositions in the Pennsylvania state and federal courts.

Mr. Cooper received his J.D. from Widener University School of Law (1993) and his B.A. from the University at Albany (1990). He is a frequent lecturer and author, who is also involved with the community through the Harrisburg Jewish Community Center and as an Adjunct Professor at Widener Law Commonwealth.

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Admitted to Practice

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (1994)
US District Court for the Middle District of PA
US District Court for the Eastern District of PA
US District Court of Western PA
United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

Bar Memberships

Pennsylvania Bar Association
Dauphin County Bar Association

Organizations

Pennsylvania Association for Justice
- Former president
- Executive Committee
- Board of Governors
Pennsylvania Association for Justice – Legislative Policy Committee
- Chairman
American Association for Justice
Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association
National Association of Distinguished Counsel
Dauphin County Bar Association
- Board of Directors
- Past President

Awards, Memberships & Accomplishments

Pennsylvania Super Lawyers – 2006 – 2024
Pennsylvania Super Lawyers – Rising Star – 2005
Pennsylvania Super Lawyers – Top 100 Lawyers in the Commonwealth – 2011-2024
Pennsylvania Super Lawyers – Top 100 in Philadelphia
Super Lawyers – 2006-2023
Best Lawyers in America – 2013-2025
Best Lawyers in America – Lawyer of the Year for Personal Injury Litigation
Best Lawyers in America – 2025 Lawyer of the Year for Appellate Practice
Top Rated Lawyers in Personal Injury Law
National Trial Lawyers “Top 100 Trial Lawyers”
Central Penn Business Journal “Best Lawyers in America”
Central Penn Business Journal “Power List for Personal Injury Lawyers”
Susquehanna Style “Select Lawyer”
Harrisburg Magazine “Local Legal Leader”
Harrisburg Magazine “Reader’s Choice Attorney”
Pennsylvania Association for Justice – Milton D. Rosenberg Award
Pennsylvania Association for Justice – George F. Douglas Amicus Curiae Award
America’s Most Honored Professionals

Education

University at Albany—1990
Widener University School of Law, J.D—1993