Atty. James D. Cooper, Jr.

Atty. James D. Cooper, Jr.

James D. Cooper, Jr. is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, automobile accidents and injuries, catastrophic injury and 1 other area of law.

Columbia Columbia 52 yrs experience 52 year
Call (854) 246-2968 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James D. Cooper, Jr. at a glance

James D. Cooper, Jr. is a Member based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Cooper & Moore, P.A.. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, workers comp, tbi/sci, and litigation. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1974), U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina (1975), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1976). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1974) and Wofford College (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Richland County and American Bar Associations South Carolina Bar The Association of Trial Lawyers of America South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association South Carolina Bankruptcy Law Association American Bankruptcy Institute. Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James D. Cooper, Jr. is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, automobile accidents and injuries, catastrophic injury and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Wofford College in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • James practices at Cooper & Moore, P.A. in Columbia, SC

Practice Areas Explained

James D. Cooper, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

James D. Cooper, Jr. is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in South Carolina →

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.

James D. Cooper, Jr. is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

James D. Cooper, Jr. is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in South Carolina →

Brain & Spinal Cord Injury

James D. Cooper, Jr. is one of 10,267 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci attorneys in South Carolina →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James D. Cooper, Jr. is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in South Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Carolina

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

Looking for additional South Carolina attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Columbia or all attorneys in South Carolina.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about James D. Cooper, Jr.

Where is James D. Cooper, Jr.'s law office located?
James D. Cooper, Jr.'s law practice is located in Columbia, South Carolina. The firm is Cooper & Moore, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James D. Cooper, Jr. handle?
James D. Cooper, Jr. focuses on car accidents, personal injury, workers comp, tbi/sci, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has James D. Cooper, Jr. practiced law?
James D. Cooper, Jr. has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did James D. Cooper, Jr. go to law school?
James D. Cooper, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact James D. Cooper, Jr. for a consultation?
You can contact James D. Cooper, Jr. 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 James D. Cooper, Jr. received?
James D. Cooper, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 1974
B.A.
Wofford College
- 1971

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1976

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