Atty. John L. Cooley

Atty. John L. Cooley

Member, Jessup International Moot Court Team (Rutgers Award, 1985-1986).

Roanoke Roanoke 40 yrs experience 40 year
Call (540) 900-4192 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John L. Cooley at a glance

John L. Cooley is a Member based in Roanoke, Virginia, practicing at Law Office of Cooley and Associates PLC. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on discrimination, personal injury, product liability, civil rights, and education. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1986) and Supreme Court of Virginia U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia U.S. District Court, Wes (1986). Educated at Washington & Lee University (J.D., 1986) and Baptist Christian University (Ph.D. Temple, 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Roanoke Bar Association Virginia State Bar (Member, District Committee on Lawyer Discipline) Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys Defense Research Institute International Association of Defense Counsel American Board of Trial Advocates. Serands clients in Roanoke, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

Member, Jessup International Moot Court Team (Rutgers Award, 1985-1986)

Practice Areas Explained

John L. Cooley's Areas of Practice

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

Workplace Discrimination

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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.

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Product Liability

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Civil Rights

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Education Law

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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 Roanoke 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John L. Cooley

Where is John L. Cooley's law office located?
John L. Cooley's law practice is located in Roanoke, Virginia. The firm is Law Office of Cooley and Associates PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John L. Cooley handle?
John L. Cooley focuses on discrimination, personal injury, product liability, civil rights, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has John L. Cooley practiced law?
John L. Cooley has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did John L. Cooley go to law school?
John L. Cooley earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (Ph.D. Temple, 1979).
How can I contact John L. Cooley for a consultation?
You can contact John L. Cooley 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 L. Cooley received?
John L. Cooley's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Washington & Lee University
- 1986
Ph.D. Temple
Baptist Christian University
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1986
Supreme Court of Virginia U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia U.S. District Court, Wes
Admitted: 1986

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