Atty. James Patrick Cooney

Atty. James Patrick Cooney

Mr. James Patrick Cooney is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime practice, appellate, environmental & toxic torts and 7 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 57 yrs experience 57 year
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Profile Summary

About James Patrick Cooney at a glance

James Patrick Cooney is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Royston, Rayzor, Vickery & Williams, L.L.P.. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, environmental, appellate, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Texas US Supreme Court Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals Te (1969) and Georgia (1970). Educated at University of Notre Dame (J.D., 1969) and University of Notre Dame (A.B., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chairman, Uniformity of Maritime Law Committee, 1998-2002 Director, 2001-2004) Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute (Chairman, 1993, State Bar of Texas American Bar Association Maritime Law Association of the United States. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James Patrick Cooney is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime practice, appellate, environmental & toxic torts and 7 other areas of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • James practices at Royston, Rayzor, Vickery & Williams, L.L.P. in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James Patrick Cooney's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Patrick 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.

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Employment Law

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

James Patrick Cooney is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

James Patrick Cooney is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Texas →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

James Patrick Cooney is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Texas →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

James Patrick Cooney is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Patrick Cooney

Where is James Patrick Cooney's law office located?
James Patrick Cooney's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Royston, Rayzor, Vickery & Williams, L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Patrick Cooney handle?
James Patrick Cooney focuses on personal injury, employment, environmental, appellate, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James Patrick Cooney practiced law?
James Patrick Cooney has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did James Patrick Cooney go to law school?
James Patrick Cooney earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (A.B., 1966).
How can I contact James Patrick Cooney for a consultation?
You can contact James Patrick Cooney 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 Patrick Cooney received?
James Patrick Cooney's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Notre Dame
- 1969
A.B.
University of Notre Dame
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas US Supreme Court Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals Te
Admitted: 1969
Georgia
Admitted: 1970

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