Atty. Jim Hurley
Jim Hurley decided to become a lawyer to help people. After receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona, he graduated from Thomas M.
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Jim Hurley is a Member based in Newport News, Virginia. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1990) and Florida U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (1998). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., 1990) and University of Arizona (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Newport News, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Jim Hurley decided to become a lawyer to help people
- After receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona, he graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan in 1990
- There, he received his degree Cum Laude and finished 10th in his class of 143 students
- Mr. Hurley has practiced law since 1991
- Since 1993, he has helped injured victims of motor vehicle accidents secure the compensation they need to make a full recovery
- Although he has settled many cases for his clients, he has also had to aggressively litigate many cases in court throughout the State of Virginia
- At Cooper Hurley - Injury Lawyers, we are firm believers that you must be prepared to take a case to trial to fully protect a client's rights
- During Mr. Hurley's career, he has tried approximately 100 jury trials and been involved in hundreds of litigation matters that were settled before trial
- Not only did Mr. Hurley litigate these cases, but he also spent extensive time with his clients to prepare them for trial
- As a trial lawyer, Mr. Hurley believes one of his most important jobs is to ensure his clients understand the litigation process, so they can effectively and powerfully tell the jury the story of how their injury has changed their life
- Apart from jury trials, Mr. Hurley has tried hundreds of cases in front of various judges in Virginia, arguing cases in both State and Federal Court
- Mr. Hurley is an active member of the American Association for Justice, the American Bar Association, the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, the Virginia Beach Bar Association, and the Norfolk Portsmouth Bar Association
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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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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Virginia
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Newport News are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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