Atty. James J. Cook

Atty. James J. Cook

James J. Cook is a lawyer practicing construction, personal injury, employment and 6 other areas of law.

Carmel Carmel 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About James J. Cook at a glance

James J. Cook is a Member based in Carmel, California, practicing at Horan Lloyd A Professional Corporation. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1973), U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1973), California (1976), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1976). Educated at Dickinson School of Law (J.D., 1973) and East Stroudsburg University (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Monterey County Bar Association State Bar of California. Serands clients in Carmel, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James J. Cook is a lawyer practicing construction, personal injury, employment and 6 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from East Stroudsburg University in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • James practices at Horan Lloyd A Professional Corporation in Carmel, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James J. Cook's Areas of Practice

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

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 J. Cook is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James J. Cook is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James J. Cook is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

James J. Cook is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James J. Cook

Where is James J. Cook's law office located?
James J. Cook's law practice is located in Carmel, California. The firm is Horan Lloyd A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James J. Cook handle?
James J. Cook focuses on personal injury, employment, business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James J. Cook practiced law?
James J. Cook has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did James J. Cook go to law school?
James J. Cook earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact James J. Cook for a consultation?
You can contact James J. Cook 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 J. Cook received?
James J. Cook's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Dickinson School of Law
- 1973
B.A.
East Stroudsburg University
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Court of Military Appeals
Admitted: 1973
California
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1976

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