Atty. John Kennedy Cooper

Atty. John Kennedy Cooper

John Kennedy Cooper is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, product liability, aviation law and 5 other areas of law. John Kennedy received a A.B. degree from Lafayette College in 1963, and has been licensed for 60 years.

Hackensack Hackensack 60 yrs experience 60 year
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Profile Summary

About John Kennedy Cooper at a glance

John Kennedy Cooper is a child custody, personal injury, family law, business, and product liability attorney based in Hackensack, New Jersey. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1966), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, Virginia and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1966), New York (1972), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1972). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1966) and Lafayette College (A.B., 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Hackensack, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Kennedy Cooper is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, product liability, aviation law and 5 other areas of law
  • John Kennedy received a A.B. degree from Lafayette College in 1963, and has been licensed for 60 years
  • John Kennedy practices in Hackensack, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

John Kennedy Cooper's Areas of Practice

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

Child Custody & Visitation

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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.

John Kennedy Cooper is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New Jersey →

Family Law

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

John Kennedy Cooper is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in New Jersey →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John Kennedy Cooper is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Jersey →

Product Liability

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Kennedy Cooper

Where is John Kennedy Cooper's law office located?
John Kennedy Cooper's law practice is located in Hackensack, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Kennedy Cooper handle?
John Kennedy Cooper focuses on child custody, personal injury, family law, business, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has John Kennedy Cooper practiced law?
John Kennedy Cooper has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
Where did John Kennedy Cooper go to law school?
John Kennedy Cooper earned their education at (J.D., 1966); (A.B., 1963).
How can I contact John Kennedy Cooper for a consultation?
You can contact John Kennedy 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 John Kennedy Cooper received?
John Kennedy Cooper's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
George Washington University
- 1966
A.B.
Lafayette College
- 1963

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1966
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, Virginia and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1966
New York
Admitted: 1972
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1972
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 1993

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