Atty. James P. Cooke

Atty. James P. Cooke

James P. Cooke is a lawyer practicing real estate, commercial real estate recovery, real estate finance and 2 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About James P. Cooke at a glance

James P. Cooke is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Ballard Spahr Llp. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on real estate and commercial re. Admitted to practice in Texas (1981) and District of Columbia (1992). Educated at Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law (J.D., 1981) and Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M. Philadelphia, 1977). Active member of State Bar of Texas District of Columbia Bar American Bar Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James P. Cooke is a lawyer practicing real estate, commercial real estate recovery, real estate finance and 2 other areas of law
  • James P. received a Th.M. degree from Dallas Theological Seminary in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • James P. practices at Ballard Spahr LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

James P. Cooke's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Commercial Real Estate

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James P. Cooke

Where is James P. Cooke's law office located?
James P. Cooke's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Ballard Spahr Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James P. Cooke handle?
James P. Cooke focuses on real estate, commercial re. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has James P. Cooke practiced law?
James P. Cooke has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did James P. Cooke go to law school?
James P. Cooke earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (Th.M. Philadelphia, 1977).
How can I contact James P. Cooke for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
- 1981
Th.M. Philadelphia
Dallas Theological Seminary
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1981
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1992

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