Hesser Cooper Law Group, LLC

Attorney David Cleveland Hesser

David is both Board Certified as a Family Law Specialist and has a Masters in Admiralty Law. He was honored to be selected to Louisiana Super Lawyers 2010 - 2015 and 2018 - 2024. These qualifications combined with his experience allow him to provide the finest representation for families.

He has worked for years for families. His experience allows him to provide quality representation with careful attention to detail while always being family focused. He has handled hundreds of divorces, custody cases, military retirement divisions, property divisions, spousal support cases and child support cases.

He is known as a tough litigator who also looks for cost-effective ways to resolve cases through common sense solutions.

He has taught other attorneys at continuing legal education seminars.

Martindale-Hubbell recognized David Hesser with a "BV" Peer Review Rating, an indication of an exemplary reputation and well-established practice. . . high professional standing." He has been listed in Best's Directory of Recommended Insurance Attorneys.

In 2013 the National Business Institute selected him to write and present regarding the topic of "Ethical Considerations for the Plaintiff's Attorney" at their seminar "Handling Divorce Cases from Start to Finish".

Bar Admissions:

• Louisiana, 1994
• Texas, 2006
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana
• U.S. District Court Middle District of Louisiana
• U.S. District Court Western District of Louisiana
• U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit

Education:

• William H. Bowen School of Law, Little Rock, Arkansas
  • J.D. - 1994
  • Honors: American Jurisprudence Award for Civil Procedure
  • Honors: Top Paper Award for First Amendment Seminar
• Tulane Law School, New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Master of Laws in Admiralty - 1998
• Centenary College, Shreveport, Louisiana
  • B.A. - 1991
  • Major: Economics

Professional Memberships and Achievements:

• Louisiana State Bar Association, Member
• Alexandria Bar Association, Member
• Federal Bar Association, Member

Attorney Kathryn W. Cooper

After earning a BA in political science from the University of South Carolina in 2002, Kathryn Cooper graduated from Southern University Law Center in 2009.

While studying at SULC, Kathryn was an active member of Phi Alpha Delta law fraternity. As a third year law student, she served as Tureaud Chapter Clerk and PAD mock trial participant. After graduating, she served as the District XVI Justice, supervising the law school chapters in Louisiana and Mississippi. As a participant in the clinic program provided at SULC, Kathryn participated in the Mediation clinic, learning to listen to the parties and resolve disputes before the matter appeared in court.

For 13 years, Kathryn served as a public defender with the 10th JDC Public Defender office. During this time she also maintained a private practice in family law. In recent years, Kathryn has won two cases with unanimous not guilty rulings (State v. Jackson and State v. Burks), the former resulted in a Blackstone's Order award for her tenacity in fighting for individuals' rights.

Kathryn joined Hesser & Flynn in 2022 where she intends to use her years of experience to help in a variety of cases. Here, she continues to exhibit meticulous preparation for cases, professional demeanor in the courtroom, and the guts and grace required to achieve results for her clients.

Bar Admissions:

• Louisiana, 2009

Education:

• Southern University Law Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
  • J.D. - 2009
• University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina
  • B.A. - 2002
  • Major: Political Science

Attorney Brittney N. Beckham

Brittney Beckham is an associate attorney focused on family law. She was born in and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. She attended Lyon College in Batesville, Arkansas where she received a Bachelor of arts in political science. Brittney completed her Juris Doctorate at the Southern University Law Center.

Brittney is passionate about her area of practice and understands the unique and emotional situation her clients face. She takes the responsibility of each case seriously and fights for our clients to ensure they succeed. Brittney gives each client the individualized attention they deserve and prides herself on offering clients the most effective solution available.

Bar Admissions:

• Louisiana, 2021

Education:

• Southern University Law Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
  • J.D. - 2021
• Lyon College, Batesville, Arkansas
  • B.A. - 2018
  • Major: Political Science