Professor John E Cooper, DTVM, FRCPath, FRSB, Hon FFFLM, FRCVS

Professor John E Cooper, DTVM, FRCPath, FRSB, Hon FFFLM, FRCVS is a veterinary and comparative pathology expert specializing in forensic pathology and wildlife diseases. With a career encompassing veterinary pathology, comparative medicine, and animal conservation, he brings a multidisciplinary approach to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating wildlife disease outbreaks, assessing forensic evidence in animal-related cases, and evaluating whether veterinary practices meet established standards.

Professor Cooper has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK and internationally, involving cases related to wildlife conservation, forensic pathology, and tropical diseases. His Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Pathologists certification reinforces his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving veterinary and comparative pathology.