Lawyer John M. Cooper, graduated from University of California at Berkeley, B.A., Anthropology, 1985 University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 1988, is now employed by Shapiro, Cooper, Lewis & Appleton, P.C. at 1294 Diamond Springs Road Virginia Beach, VA 23455.

While being a member of Norfolk, Portsmouth and Virginia Beach Bar Associations; Virginia State Bar; Virginia Trial Lawyers Association; American Association For Justice (formerly American Trial Lawyers Association)., John M. Cooper is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing John M. Cooper as your lawyer, you should consider whether John M. Cooper offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if John M. Cooper has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though John M. Cooper's office is located at Virginia Beach, VA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

John M. Cooper has been admitted in 1988, Virginia, U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit; 2001, North Carolina; 2002, West Virginia. His or her practice areas include Personal Injury; Medical Malpractice; Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA); Railroad Accidents and Injuries; Automobile Accidents and Injuries; Truck Accidents; Products Liability; Admiralty Law; Nursing Home Liability; Premises Liability.

John M. Cooper's college and law school education includes University of California at Berkeley, B.A., Anthropology, 1985, University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 1988. Other biographical background includes Phi Beta Kappa (academic honor society University of California 1985). Editor, Norfolk, Virginia Injury Board website (norfolk.injuryboard.com). Law Clerk to The Honorable Rebecca B. Smith, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia, 1988-1989. Designated Legal Counsel, Transportation Communications International Union (railroad workers' union). Chair, AAJ Railroad Law Section, 2008-2009.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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