Atty. James B. Cooper
Experience James B. (Jim) Cooper has been with Boehl Stopher & Graves, LLP in the Lexington, Kentucky office since 1986.
Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Lexington, KY · 40+ Years Experience
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About James B. Cooper at a Glance
James B. Cooper is a Partner based in Lexington, Kentucky, practicing at Boehl Stopher & Graves, LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on personal injury, real estate, workers comp, construction, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Kentucky U.S. District Court Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth (1986). Educated at University of Kentucky (J.D., 1986) and Transylvania University (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Fayette County Bar Association Kentucky Bar Association. Serves clients in Lexington, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James B. Cooper
- Experience James B. (Jim) Cooper has been with Boehl Stopher & Graves, LLP in the Lexington, Kentucky office since 1986
- He held the position as an associate from 1986 until becoming a partner in 1997
- In his twenty-four plus years of practice, Mr. Cooper has defended bodily injury and property damage cases in central, northern and eastern Kentucky
- He has been involved in over thirty appellate decisions in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and Federal appellate court systems
- Professional Recognition & Memberships Mr. Cooper is admitted to practice in the State Courts in the Commonwealth of Kentucky as well as the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky and the Sixth Circuit of the United States Court of Appeals
- Member, Kentucky Bar Association Member, Fayette County Bar Association
Practice Areas Explained
James B. Cooper's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James B. Cooper handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Lexington.
Personal Injury in Lexington
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.
James B. Cooper is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Kentucky →
Real Estate Law in Lexington
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James B. Cooper is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Kentucky →
Workers Compensation in Lexington
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
James B. Cooper is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Kentucky →
Construction Law in Lexington
James B. Cooper is one of 40,302 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Kentucky →
Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in Lexington
James B. Cooper is one of 29,187 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Kentucky →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Lexington
Practicing law in Kentucky. Legal matters in Kentucky are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lexington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kentucky state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kentucky 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 Kentucky courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Lexington Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Lexington-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 Lexington Choose James B. Cooper
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 James B. Cooper's practice in the field of personal injury, real estate, workers comp, construction, and slip & fall.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James B. Cooper brings 40+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, real estate, and workers comp, James B. Cooper can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Lexington
A Lexington-based practice means James B. Cooper 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 James B. Cooper Handles in Lexington
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