Atty. Thomas Orville Cooley

Atty. Thomas Orville Cooley

In 2005, Thomas graduated from the University of West Alabama with a bachelor’s degree in English as an Honor’s Scholar. Thomas entered the work force after college, holding management positions in two different businesses before ultimately deciding to pursue a legal career.

Booneville Booneville 15 yrs experience 15 year
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About Thomas Orville Cooley at a glance

Thomas Orville Cooley is an Attorney based in Booneville, Mississippi, practicing at Langston & Lott, PLLC. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and litigation. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (2011) and Alabama (2012). Educated at Mississippi College School of Law (J.D., 2011) and University of West Alabama (B.A., 2005). Serands clients in Booneville, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • In 2005, Thomas graduated from the University of West Alabama with a bachelor’s degree in English as an Honor’s Scholar
  • Thomas entered the work force after college, holding management positions in two different businesses before ultimately deciding to pursue a legal career
  • In 2011, Thomas received his Juris Doctorate from Mississippi College School of Law where he graduated magna cum laude
  • While there, he served as the Executive Editor of the Law Review, a Member and Competitor for the Moot Court Program, Secretary for the Public Interest Law Group and as a Pupil Member of the American Inns of Court
  • As a part of the Moot Court Program, Thomas was the Overall Winner of the Copeland, Cook, Taylor & Bush Moot Court Competition, a National Quarterfinalist in the Rendigs Products Liability Moot Court Competition, a Quarterfinalist in the Mississippi College School of Law Top Gun Trial Competition
  • Thomas also received several other awards during law school including: Best Paper, Legal Research Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
  • two-time recipient of the annual Frisby Griffing Marble Scholarship
  • and two-time recipient of the annual Mississippi College School of Law Merit Scholarship
  • After passing the July 2011 Mississippi Bar Exam, Thomas was admitted to practice in Mississippi and began working for Justice Randy G. Pierce of the Mississippi Supreme Court as a law clerk, gaining experience in a diverse range of Mississippi legal issues
  • While working with Justice Pierce, Thomas returned to his alma mater to serve as an adjunct professor for the Appellate Advocacy Program in 2011 and an adjunct professor for the Legal Writing Program in 2012
  • Thomas passed the July 2012 Alabama Bar Exam and has been admitted to practice there as well
  • Since joining Langston & Lott, Thomas has been active in civil and criminal litigation

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Orville Cooley's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Mississippi

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

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Where is Thomas Orville Cooley's law office located?
Thomas Orville Cooley's law practice is located in Booneville, Mississippi. The firm is Langston & Lott, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Orville Cooley handle?
Thomas Orville Cooley focuses on criminal defense, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has Thomas Orville Cooley practiced law?
Thomas Orville Cooley has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Thomas Orville Cooley go to law school?
Thomas Orville Cooley earned their education at (J.D., 2011); (B.A., 2005).
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Education

J.D.
Mississippi College School of Law
- 2011
B.A.
University of West Alabama
- 2005

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 2011
Alabama
Admitted: 2012

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