Atty. John Baker
John Baker joined Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers in early 2018. He was born and raised in Norfolk and graduated from Norfolk Collegiate School.
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John Baker is a personal injury attorney based in Norfolk, Virginia, practicing at Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2010). Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 2010) and University of Mississippi (J.D., 2010). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Top Lawyer by Coastal Virginia Magazine, 2022 (2026). Serves clients in Norfolk, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- John Baker joined Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers in early 2018
- He was born and raised in Norfolk and graduated from Norfolk Collegiate School
- After high school, John attended Hampden-Sydney College, where he was a Venable Scholar and graduated cum laude in 2006
- John represented his class in the Student Senate each year at Hampden-Sydney, and he served as its chairman during his senior year
- John also received the James Madison Public Service Certificate and was a member of the Society of 1791, Hampden-Sydney’s leadership organization
- John attended the University of Mississippi School of Law, where he was a member of Phi Delta Phi, and graduated cum laude in 2010
- John met his wife, Kate, at Ole Miss
- She is also an attorney and works as a lobbyist for the Virginia Retail Federation
- After passing the bar exam in 2010, John worked for a local insurance defense firm for seven years
- He appeared in courts all over the Commonwealth of Virginia and represented a number of insurance companies during this time
- John has been selected as a Rising Star by Virginia Super Lawyers since 2015 and was honored by his peers as a 2022 Top Lawyer by Coastal Virginia Magazine and CoVaBIZ
- He is a former member of the James Kent American Inn of Court
- John and his partners at Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers regularly teach continuing legal education (CLE) courses on civil litigation and personal injury practice
- John is heavily involved in the Hampton Roads community
- He served as President of the Virginia Club from 2020-2022
- He attends Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, is a member of the Society of Colonial Wars in the State of Virginia, and served on the Norfolk Collegiate Alumni Board from 2011 to 2016
- When he is not working, John enjoys spending time with Kate and their son and daughter, running, playing squash, and boating
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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 Norfolk 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 venue, 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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