Atty. John L. Cooley
Prior to attending law school at Washington & Lee University School of Law, graduating with honors, John earned a MRE and Ph.D. in administration. For over 28 years of practice, he has focused on insurance defense.
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John L. Cooley is an attorney based in Roanoke, Virginia, practforg at Law Office of Cooley and Associates PLC. Educated at Washington and Lee University (J.D., 1986). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Serands clients in Roanoke, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Prior to attending law school at Washington & Lee University School of Law, graduating with honors, John earned a MRE and Ph.D. in administration
- For over 28 years of practice, he has focused on insurance defense
- He is AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbel
- John is a member of the Virginia Association of Defense Counsel, the Defense Research Institute (Employment Law Committee) and the prestigious International Association of Defense Counsel
- John is also a member of the American Board of Trial Attorneys
- He is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Virginia, the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia, United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth and Fifth Circuits, and the United States Supreme Court
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Virginia
Practforg law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Roanoke are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand 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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