Atty. James Michael Cooney

Atty. James Michael Cooney

James Michael Cooney is a lawyer practicing land use / zoning, personal injury, civil rights. James received a B.A. degree from University of Dayton in 2004, and has been licensed for 16 years.

Montgomery Montgomery 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About James Michael Cooney at a glance

James Michael Cooney is a personal injury, zoning, and civil rights attorney based in Montgomery, Ohio. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2010) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (2011). Educated at University of Cincinnati College of Law (J.D., 2010) and University of Dayton (B.A. History, 2004). Serands clients in Montgomery, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Michael Cooney is a lawyer practicing land use / zoning, personal injury, civil rights
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Dayton in 2004, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • James practices in Montgomery, OH

Practice Areas Explained

James Michael Cooney's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Michael Cooney 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 Michael Cooney is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Ohio →

Land Use & Zoning

James Michael Cooney is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

James Michael Cooney is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Michael Cooney

Where is James Michael Cooney's law office located?
James Michael Cooney's law practice is located in Montgomery, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Michael Cooney handle?
James Michael Cooney focuses on personal injury, zoning, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has James Michael Cooney practiced law?
James Michael Cooney has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did James Michael Cooney go to law school?
James Michael Cooney earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.A. History, 2004).
How can I contact James Michael Cooney for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Cincinnati College of Law
- 2010
B.A. History
University of Dayton
- 2004

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 2010
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Admitted: 2011

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