John M. Cooper is one of the founding partners at Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers and a veteran of Virginia personal injury law practice. A native of Hampton Roads, Virginia, he was raised in Norfolk and Virginia Beach. After graduating from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1988, John returned home to work as a law clerk for a federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Norfolk Division. John has a passion for justice and has been blessed to have a long career in personal injury law and litigation.
John M. Cooper
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024 Awarded Practice Areas
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Railroad Law
Biography
Locations
Education
- University of California Berkeley, B.A. , graduated 1985
- University of Virginia, J.D., graduated 1988
Bar Admissions
Affiliations
- Fourth Circuit Judicial Conference - Permanent Member
- Brain Injury Association of Virginia - Member
- American Association for Justice (AAJ) - Member
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (VTLA) - Member
- Association of Rail Labor Attorneys (ARLA) - Member
- Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association - Member
- Virginia Beach Bar Association - Member
- Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) - Member
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Railroad Law
Awards:
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