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