Atty. Gerald L. Cooley

Atty. Gerald L. Cooley

Gerald L. Cooley is a lawyer practicing municipal law, negligence, administrative law and 37 other areas of law.

Lawrence Lawrence 67 yrs experience 67 year
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About Gerald L. Cooley at a glance

Gerald L. Cooley is a wills, contracts, trusts, probate, and personal injury attorney based in Lawrence, Kansas. They have 67+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1959. Admitted to practice in Kansas U.S. District Court, District of Kansas U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit U.S. Supreme Cou (1959). Educated at University of Kansas (LL.B., 1959) and University of Kansas (B.S., 1958). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Lawrence, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Gerald L. Cooley is a lawyer practicing municipal law, negligence, administrative law and 37 other areas of law
  • Gerald received a B.S. degree from University of Kansas in 1958, and has been licensed for 67 years
  • Gerald practices in Lawrence, KS

Practice Areas Explained

Gerald L. Cooley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gerald L. Cooley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

Gerald L. Cooley is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Kansas →

Contracts

Gerald L. Cooley is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Kansas →

Trusts

Gerald L. Cooley is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Kansas →

Probate

Gerald L. Cooley is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Kansas →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Gerald L. Cooley is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Kansas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kansas

Practicing law in Kansas. Legal matters in Kansas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lawrence are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kansas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kansas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Kansas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gerald L. Cooley

Where is Gerald L. Cooley's law office located?
Gerald L. Cooley's law practice is located in Lawrence, Kansas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gerald L. Cooley handle?
Gerald L. Cooley focuses on wills, contracts, trusts, probate, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kansas.
How long has Gerald L. Cooley practiced law?
Gerald L. Cooley has 67+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1959.
Where did Gerald L. Cooley go to law school?
Gerald L. Cooley earned their education at (LL.B., 1959); (B.S., 1958).
How can I contact Gerald L. Cooley for a consultation?
You can contact Gerald L. Cooley directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Gerald L. Cooley received?
Gerald L. Cooley's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
University of Kansas
- 1959
B.S.
University of Kansas
- 1958

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Kansas U.S. District Court, District of Kansas U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit U.S. Supreme Cou
Admitted: 1959

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