Atty. J. Kent Cooper

Atty. J. Kent Cooper

J. Kent Cooper is a lawyer practicing real estate, commercial law, estates and 3 other areas of law.

Deming Deming 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About J. Kent Cooper at a glance

J. Kent Cooper is a Member based in Deming, New Mexico, practicing at Cooper Law Firm. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on wills, personal injury, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1973) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1973). Educated at University of New Mexico (J.D., 1973) and New Mexico State University (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of State Bar of New Mexico. Serands clients in Deming, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • J. Kent Cooper is a lawyer practicing real estate, commercial law, estates and 3 other areas of law
  • J. Kent received a B.A. degree from New Mexico State University in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • J. Kent practices at Cooper Law Firm in Deming, NM

Practice Areas Explained

J. Kent Cooper's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

J. Kent Cooper is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in New Mexico →

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.

J. Kent Cooper is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New Mexico →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

J. Kent Cooper is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in New Mexico →

Business & Corporate Law

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

J. Kent Cooper is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Mexico →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

J. Kent Cooper is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New Mexico →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Mexico

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about J. Kent Cooper

Where is J. Kent Cooper's law office located?
J. Kent Cooper's law practice is located in Deming, New Mexico. The firm is Cooper Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Kent Cooper handle?
J. Kent Cooper focuses on wills, personal injury, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has J. Kent Cooper practiced law?
J. Kent Cooper has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did J. Kent Cooper go to law school?
J. Kent Cooper earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact J. Kent Cooper for a consultation?
You can contact J. Kent 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. Kent Cooper received?
J. Kent Cooper's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of New Mexico
- 1973
B.A.
New Mexico State University
- 1970

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New Mexico
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1973

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