Atty. Howard Gregory Cooley
Howard Gregory Cooley is a lawyer practicing military law, national security, government contracts and 2 other areas of law. Howard received a B.A. degree from Virginia Union University in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years.
Government Contracts & More Attorney · Serving Annandale, VA · 47+ Years Experience
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About Howard Gregory Cooley at a Glance
Howard Gregory Cooley is an Of Counsel based in Annandale, Virginia, practicing at Patrick Henry LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on personal injury, securities, government, military, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1979), U.S. Army Court of Military Review (1983), Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (1984), and U.S. Supreme Court (1985). Educated at The Judge Advocate General's School LL.M. Military Law University of Virginia (J.D., 1979) and Virginia Union University (B.A. Sociology, 1975). Serves clients in Annandale, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Howard Gregory Cooley
- Howard Gregory Cooley is a lawyer practicing military law, national security, government contracts and 2 other areas of law
- Howard received a B.A. degree from Virginia Union University in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Howard practices at Patrick Henry LLP in Annandale, VA
Practice Areas Explained
Howard Gregory Cooley's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Howard Gregory Cooley handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Annandale.
Personal Injury in Annandale
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.
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Securities Law in Annandale
Howard Gregory Cooley is one of 64,075 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Virginia →
Government & Administrative Law in Annandale
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Howard Gregory Cooley is one of 131,162 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Virginia →
Military Law in Annandale
Military attorneys for court-martial, discharge upgrades, veterans benefits, and military family matters.
Howard Gregory Cooley is one of 8,508 military attorneys indexed nationally. Browse military attorneys in Virginia →
Appellate Practice in Annandale
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Annandale
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Annandale are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Annandale Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Annandale-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Annandale Choose Howard Gregory Cooley
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Howard Gregory Cooley's practice in the field of personal injury, securities, government, military, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Howard Gregory Cooley brings 47+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Virginia, U.S. Army Court of Military Review, and Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, Howard Gregory Cooley can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, securities, and government, Howard Gregory Cooley can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Annandale
A Annandale-based practice means Howard Gregory Cooley attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Howard Gregory Cooley Handles in Annandale
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Howard Gregory Cooley has experience with under Virginia law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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