Atty. James B. Cooper

Atty. James B. Cooper

Experience James B. (Jim) Cooper has been with Boehl Stopher & Graves, LLP in the Lexington, Kentucky office since 1986.

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About James B. Cooper at a glance

James B. Cooper is a Partner based in Lexington, Kentucky, practforg at Boehl Stopher & Graves, LLP. They haand 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. 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. Actiand member of Fayette County Bar Association Kentucky Bar Association. Serands clients in Lexington, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • 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

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kentucky

Practforg law in Kentucky. Legal matters in Kentucky are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 andnue, and the substantiand 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.

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Where is James B. Cooper's law office located?
James B. Cooper's law practice is located in Lexington, Kentucky. The firm is Boehl Stopher & Graves, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has James B. Cooper practiced law?
James B. Cooper has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did James B. Cooper go to law school?
James B. Cooper earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
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What awards or recognition has James B. Cooper receiandd?
James B. Cooper's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Kentucky
- 1986
B.A.
Transylvania University
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Kentucky U.S. District Court Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth
Admitted: 1986

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