Atty. James T. Cooper

Atty. James T. Cooper

James T. Cooper is a lawyer practicing family law, alimony, annulment and 22 other areas of law.

Charleston Charleston 59 yrs experience 59 year
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Profile Summary

About James T. Cooper at a glance

James T. Cooper is a Member based in Charleston, West Virginia, practicing at Law Office of James T. Cooper. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, probate, personal injury, and family law. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1967) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1967). Educated at West Virginia University (J.D., 1967) and West Virginia University B.S.B.A. (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James T. Cooper is a lawyer practicing family law, alimony, annulment and 22 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S.B.A. degree from West Virginia University, and has been licensed for 59 years
  • James practices at Law Office of James T. Cooper in Charleston, WV

Practice Areas Explained

James T. Cooper's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

James T. Cooper is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in West Virginia →

Wills

James T. Cooper is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in West Virginia →

Probate

James T. Cooper is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in West Virginia →

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 T. Cooper is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in West Virginia →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

James T. Cooper is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in West Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in West Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James T. Cooper

Where is James T. Cooper's law office located?
James T. Cooper's law practice is located in Charleston, West Virginia. The firm is Law Office of James T. Cooper. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James T. Cooper handle?
James T. Cooper focuses on divorce, wills, probate, personal injury, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has James T. Cooper practiced law?
James T. Cooper has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did James T. Cooper go to law school?
James T. Cooper earned their education at (J.D., 1967); (—).
How can I contact James T. Cooper for a consultation?
You can contact James T. Cooper 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 T. Cooper received?
James T. Cooper's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
West Virginia University
- 1967
West Virginia University B.S.B.A.
- In Progress

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 1967
U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1967

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