Community-Centered, Legal Excellence. Practice Areas:
- Immigration Law
- Business Law
- Personal Injury Law
- International Law
About
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Charles Cooper Jr., Esq.
Charles Cooper Jr., Esq.
Charles Cooper Jr., Esq.
Mr. Cooper, Principal at APLG, is a distinguished attorney with a deep commitment to working with underserved communities in New York, the District of Columbia, and abroad. His significant contributions include collaborating with legislators and clergy to successfully advocate for a bill that increased New York State's MWBE goals to 30%.
Mr. Cooper, Principal at APLG, is a distinguished attorney with a deep commitment to working with underserved communities in New York, the District of Columbia, and abroad. His significant contributions include collaborating with legislators and clergy to successfully advocate for a bill that increased New York State's MWBE goals to 30%. Furthermore, Mr. Cooper played a pivotal role in ensuring that $1.1 billion in funds were allocated to District of Columbia Certified Business Enterprises.
Moreover, he has an expansive career that spans the United States, India, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, and Liberia. Mr. Cooper has amassed a wealth of experience in a variety of practice areas. His expertise includes financial services and banking law, digital assets and BIT licenses, land rights, oil and gas, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, risk mitigation across borders, commercial contracts, and immigration law.
Mr. Cooper holds a Juris Doctor from the City University of New York, a Master in Business Administration from Cornell University, and a Master in Education Leadership from the College of Saint Rose. He is licensed to practice law in New York and the District of Columbia
Noah Young, Esq.
Charles Cooper Jr., Esq.
Charles Cooper Jr., Esq.
Mr. Young, Of Counsel at APLG,
extensive experience representing clients from start-ups to Fortune 500 businesses, negotiating contracts up to 1.3B, and has litigated commercial contract claims up to $250M in the Southern District of New York, and litigation in New York State Supreme Court.
With business and legal experience throughout
Mr. Young, Of Counsel at APLG,
extensive experience representing clients from start-ups to Fortune 500 businesses, negotiating contracts up to 1.3B, and has litigated commercial contract claims up to $250M in the Southern District of New York, and litigation in New York State Supreme Court.
With business and legal experience throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, South America, the U.K. and E.U., Australia, and China, Noah has extensive experience in various corporate practice areas on both the transactional, regulatory, and litigation segments including various commercial contracts, corporate governance, antitrust and fair competition law, mergers & acquisitions, intellectual property licenses, transportation and shipping contracts including INCOTERMS, franchise law, construction law, commercial leases, real estate development, commercial mediation, arbitration, and litigation.
Mr. Young has his Juris Doctor from Syracuse University, a Legal Law Master in Real Property Development from the University of Miami, and a Master in Business Administration from Cornell University. Noah is licensed to practice law in the states of New York and New Jersey
Navjot Kaur, Esq.
Michael Moreira, Esq.
Michael Moreira, Esq.
Navjot Kaur is a dual-licensed attorney admitted to practice law in New York and India. With a foundation in two legal systems, she brings a global perspective and a nuanced understanding of complex cross-border issues to her immigration practice. Her background allows her to thoughtfully navigate matters involving international families,
Navjot Kaur is a dual-licensed attorney admitted to practice law in New York and India. With a foundation in two legal systems, she brings a global perspective and a nuanced understanding of complex cross-border issues to her immigration practice. Her background allows her to thoughtfully navigate matters involving international families, cultural considerations, and multi-jurisdictional legal challenges.
Ms. Kaur focuses her practice on U.S. immigration law, representing individuals and families before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Executive Office for Immigration Review (Immigration Court), and related government agencies. She has experience handling a broad range of immigration matters, including family-based petitions, adjustment of status, consular processing, waivers, humanitarian relief, asylum, VAWA petitions, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), and removal defense.
She is particularly experienced in preparing complex humanitarian and removal defense cases that require detailed factual development, strategic legal analysis, and persuasive written advocacy. Ms. Kaur regularly drafts legal memoranda, affidavits, and motions addressing issues such as particular social group claims, credibility determinations, country conditions, and statutory eligibility for relief. Her approach combines careful legal research with compelling narrative development to ensure that each client’s story is presented clearly and effectively.
Known for her meticulous preparation and client-centered advocacy, Ms. Kaur works closely with clients to guide them through what is often one of the most difficult periods of their lives. She prioritizes transparency, responsiveness, and thorough case preparation, recognizing the significant personal and legal consequences immigration proceedings carry.
Drawing from her international legal background and hands-on litigation experience, Ms. Kaur provides strategic, thoughtful representation grounded in professionalism, integrity, and a deep commitment to protecting her clients’ rights under U.S. immigration law.
Michael Moreira, Esq.
Michael Moreira, Esq.
Michael Moreira, Esq.
Mr. Moreira, Of Counsel at APLG, specializes in startup ventures, notably in food and beverage. He also has experience in international humanitarian relief and was part of a Sorensen Center delegation to Cuba for comparative law studies.