Atty. Raleigh M. Cooley

Atty. Raleigh M. Cooley

Raleigh M. Cooley is a lawyer practicing real estate, estate planning, probate and 2 other areas of law.

Hillsville Hillsville 76 yrs experience 76 year
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Profile Summary

About Raleigh M. Cooley at a glance

Raleigh M. Cooley is a Member based in Hillsville, Virginia, practicing at Cooley & Compton. They have 76+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1950. Their practice focuses on wills, probate, estate planning, real estate, and ssd. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1950). Educated at College of William & Mary (B.C.L., 1951) and College of William & Mary (A.B., 1949). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Virginia and American Bar Associations Virginia State Bar Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Hillsville, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Raleigh M. Cooley is a lawyer practicing real estate, estate planning, probate and 2 other areas of law
  • Raleigh received a A.B. degree from College of William & Mary in 1949, and has been licensed for 76 years
  • Raleigh practices at Cooley & Compton in Hillsville, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Raleigh M. Cooley's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

Raleigh M. Cooley is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Virginia →

Probate

Raleigh M. Cooley is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Virginia →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Raleigh M. Cooley is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Virginia →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Raleigh M. Cooley is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Virginia →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Raleigh M. Cooley is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd 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 Hillsville 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 Raleigh M. Cooley

Where is Raleigh M. Cooley's law office located?
Raleigh M. Cooley's law practice is located in Hillsville, Virginia. The firm is Cooley & Compton. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Raleigh M. Cooley handle?
Raleigh M. Cooley focuses on wills, probate, estate planning, real estate, ssd. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Raleigh M. Cooley practiced law?
Raleigh M. Cooley has 76+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1950.
Where did Raleigh M. Cooley go to law school?
Raleigh M. Cooley earned their education at (B.C.L., 1951); (A.B., 1949).
How can I contact Raleigh M. Cooley for a consultation?
You can contact Raleigh M. 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 Raleigh M. Cooley received?
Raleigh M. Cooley's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

B.C.L.
College of William & Mary
- 1951
A.B.
College of William & Mary
- 1949

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1950

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