Atty. J. James Cooper

Atty. J. James Cooper

Mr. J.

Houston Houston 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About J. James Cooper at a glance

J. James Cooper is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Foley & Lardner LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on business, class action, litigation, insurance, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Texas US Supreme Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Western District Court Texas Northern Di (1984). Educated at Tulane University School of Law (J.D., 1984) and Wabash College (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Houston and American (Co-Chair, Products Liability Insurance Subcommittee, Litigation Committee) Bar Associations State Bar of Texas Maritime Law Association of the United States, Proctor. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. J. James Cooper is a lawyer practicing trial practice, class action defense, commercial litigation and 7 other areas of law
  • J. received a B.A. degree from Wabash College in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • J. practices at Foley & Lardner LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

J. James Cooper's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. James Cooper handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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J. James Cooper is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Texas →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

J. James Cooper is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about J. James Cooper

Where is J. James Cooper's law office located?
J. James Cooper's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Foley & Lardner LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. James Cooper handle?
J. James Cooper focuses on business, class action, litigation, insurance, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has J. James Cooper practiced law?
J. James Cooper has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did J. James Cooper go to law school?
J. James Cooper earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact J. James Cooper for a consultation?
You can contact J. James Cooper 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 J. James Cooper received?
J. James Cooper's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Tulane University School of Law
- 1984
B.A.
Wabash College
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas US Supreme Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Western District Court Texas Northern Di
Admitted: 1984

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