Atty. John Mark Cooper

Atty. John Mark Cooper

John Cooper was born and raised in Norfolk and Virginia Beach, VA. After law school at University of Virginia, in Charlottesville, John returned to his home town in 1988 to work for a federal judge in theohn Cooper is a veteran of personal injury law practice in Virginia.

Norfolk Norfolk 38 Years Experience 38 year
Call (948) 206-1048

Profile Summary

About John Mark Cooper at a glance

John Mark Cooper is a Partner based in Norfolk, Virginia, practicing at Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, motorcycle, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1988), North Carolina (2001), and West Virginia (2002). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1988) and University of California at Berkeley (B.A. Anthropology, 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Virginia Beach and Norfolk-Portsmouth Bar Associations Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Norfolk, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Cooper was born and raised in Norfolk and Virginia Beach, VA
  • After law school at University of Virginia, in Charlottesville, John returned to his home town in 1988 to work for a federal judge in theohn Cooper is a veteran of personal injury law practice in Virginia
  • A native Virginian, he was raised in Norfolk and Virginia Beach
  • He has more than 20 years of experience handling personal injury cases and recently handled one of the largest auto accident settlements in recent years
  • The 2010 award gave $3.5 million to the child whose young father died when his vehicle was rear-ended by a careless driver

Practice Areas Explained

John Mark Cooper's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Wrongful Death

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Motorcycle Accidents

John Mark Cooper is one of 9,889 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in Virginia →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

John Mark Cooper is one of 25,743 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Virginia →

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Mark Cooper

Where is John Mark Cooper's law office located?
John Mark Cooper's law practice is located in Norfolk, Virginia. The firm is Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Mark Cooper handle?
John Mark Cooper focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, motorcycle, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has John Mark Cooper practiced law?
John Mark Cooper has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did John Mark Cooper go to law school?
John Mark Cooper earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A. Anthropology, 1985).
How can I contact John Mark Cooper for a consultation?
You can contact John Mark 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 Mark Cooper received?
John Mark Cooper's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 1988
B.A. Anthropology
University of California at Berkeley
- 1985

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1988
North Carolina
Admitted: 2001
West Virginia
Admitted: 2002

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