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James Cooke

Fayetteville, NC

Licensed for 44 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Divorce and separation

Language

English

About

Practices Areas

Divorce and separation

Language

English

Contact

Po Box 1824Fayetteville, NC, 28302-1824Po Box 1824Fayetteville, NC, 28302-1824

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Ms Q
November 12, 2018

I'm so glad that I was recommended from a a friend to use Mr. Cooke. He is a great attorney and his staff is awesome. If I had to through everything allover again I would be right back with them.

anonymous
April 25, 2018

Mr. Cooke and his staff were amazing in helping me with my child custody case. They were able to help me get through a challenging time. They were consistent in making sure my ex was held accountable for nonpayment, and violations of court orders. They also were very honest with me and what were rational expectations for my case. Mr. Cooke works very well with the other attorneys and was always able to work things out for me and my children. The staff were always well prepared, returned my phone calls, and processed paperwork in a timely manner. If you’re looking for a firm with integrity and honesty, this is the place you should go to.

Kevin
December 14, 2017

I went through a very tough divorce and custody battle for my 2 daughters, needless to say I won custody of my girls and didnt have to pay alimony to my ex wife of 10 years. Mr Cooke and his staff are beyond professional, I was always updated on the progress of my case, and was able to talk to someone when I had questions or concerns. I followed everything he advised me to do and it worked out perfectly. Words are just not good enough of how grateful and satisfied I was to have Mr Cooke and his team as my lawyer. I would advise anyone do not waste your time or money going anywhere else, consult with Mr Cooke and have confidence that he will get the job done, and a big key follow his advise.

anonymous
June 22, 2016

As a client of Mr Cook’s I was very pleased with his work. I had a very difficult and lengthy case and was thankful Mr. Cook offered thoughtful guidance and was tenacious handling my case. In addition, his staff was always responsive to my questions and assisted with information requested by the courts or other party. Mr Cooke set aside time via phone to discuss strategy sessions prior to each hearing and offered sound advice during our time in the courtroom. This was even more critical as I live out of state. I was most pleased with the outcome of my case, as a result of Mr.Cooke’s work and the of his team. I would highly recommend his services

Mike
June 21, 2016

I went thru a divorce several years ago and my first attorney of whom I will not mention,(fired him) and was referred to Jim Cooke. this was after several months of dealing with the other one and much disappointment. I had two questions for Jim before I hired him and Im going to be blunt. question 1, how big are your balls and question 2. can you get my kids back. replies in order, big enough and yes. now at my first appointment with him he was late, when he showed up and told me what my consultation fee was, I replied you make this much a hour and I make this much, you were this much late so I'm deducting my hourly wage from yours and that is what I will write you a check for, he said well that's fair. The process took 3 yrs but I had my kids in less than 3 months and by the time all was said and done. I had my kids and house back. Did I mention, (I' Dad) Jim is the BEST attorney in the area by far, since then I have referred him numerous times and have never had anyone tell me he was anything but awesome, A divorce is never a friendly thing and ladies and gentlemen when you have to get one you want a BULLDOG, and that's Jim Cooke. Had to call on him today for legal advice.

Beverly
May 16, 2016

I hired Mr. Cooke for my separation/divorce case, He handled it with care. He had a lot of patience and never gave up even through the years and years it took to settle. He stayed by my side until a settlement was agreed upon through the multiple continuances of my case. I would highly recommend Mr. Cooke to anyone who needs a separation/divorce attorney.

Gwen
September 28, 2015

I hired Mr. Cooke in April 2015 for Child Support . He ensured that everything was in order and I got my child support with back pay in a timely manner. I made sure he had all the supporting documentation he needed so that my case can run smoothly. I would greatly refer him and I will use him again if I have any legal issues. Thank you Mr. Cooke.

amanda
March 20, 2015

I definitely recommend Mr. Cooke. He handled my child custody and divorce case very professional. He gave me exactly what he promised he could get me. There were a few times where my hearing had to get pushed but that is in no way Mr Cookes fault. As long as you are willing to provide him everything he needs for court such as facts and affidavits then you will not be sorry hiring Mr Cooke.

Bryce
October 26, 2013

Jim Cooke is an excellent attorney. I have known him professionally and personally for over 21 years. and I am an attorney as well. I have litigated with him, and against him, but he has in fact represented me on civil matters and provided invaluable advice to my staff and me over the years. He is dedicated, hard working, and truly cares about all his clients. He has the respect of his peers and the judges alike. He is the type of person who can get along with anyone in any situation, and those qualities are sorely needed in our court system today. Jim starts his day way before other attorneys, usually by 5am if not sooner, I know because I am texting him on cases I have with him. I have seen him assist his clients on the weekends, at night, and on holidays, even giving the clients his private cell number. When I have had client conflicts (meaning we could not represent the potential client because we already represented the opposing side, or perhaps other vaid reasons), we called his office and got that person to see Jim right away. Jim also has the very unique ability to work well even with the most aggressive opposing counsel, and then obtain super results for his client despite the obstacles . I trust Jim,,and in fact have asked Jim to be my minor son's trustee and guardian in the event of my wife's and my death. If I can trust Jim to represent me, and trust JIm with the life of my son , then you can trust him too.

anonymous
October 28, 2021

I hired Mr. Cooke for a Separation/Divorce. We consulted in person one time. Perhaps talked again once or twice over the course of 3 years before Divorce final. I was transferred out of state, and called his cell/emailed him dozens of times during separation issues without a call-back or response. His one staff person acted in his stead most of the time, and I was billed as if I was talking with him. The worst part was he insisted I was required by law to pay a portion of my civilian fed pension (Not military) to her, for life, which equaled 25% of my monthly payment. He ghosted me and my ex after telling me we had a court date in Fayetteville (I was living out of state). He was a no-show, and didn't even give me an explanation or apology. I found out after I signed the papers, that the federal law he cited on permanent alimony applies to military spouses with military pensions- not my case. So this is a matter I am fighting to rectify legally. What a mess.

Ms Q
November 12, 2018

I'm so glad that I was recommended from a a friend to use Mr. Cooke. He is a great attorney and his staff is awesome. If I had to through everything allover again I would be right back with them.

anonymous
April 25, 2018

Mr. Cooke and his staff were amazing in helping me with my child custody case. They were able to help me get through a challenging time. They were consistent in making sure my ex was held accountable for nonpayment, and violations of court orders. They also were very honest with me and what were rational expectations for my case. Mr. Cooke works very well with the other attorneys and was always able to work things out for me and my children. The staff were always well prepared, returned my phone calls, and processed paperwork in a timely manner. If you’re looking for a firm with integrity and honesty, this is the place you should go to.

Kevin
December 14, 2017

I went through a very tough divorce and custody battle for my 2 daughters, needless to say I won custody of my girls and didnt have to pay alimony to my ex wife of 10 years. Mr Cooke and his staff are beyond professional, I was always updated on the progress of my case, and was able to talk to someone when I had questions or concerns. I followed everything he advised me to do and it worked out perfectly. Words are just not good enough of how grateful and satisfied I was to have Mr Cooke and his team as my lawyer. I would advise anyone do not waste your time or money going anywhere else, consult with Mr Cooke and have confidence that he will get the job done, and a big key follow his advise.

anonymous
June 22, 2016

As a client of Mr Cook’s I was very pleased with his work. I had a very difficult and lengthy case and was thankful Mr. Cook offered thoughtful guidance and was tenacious handling my case. In addition, his staff was always responsive to my questions and assisted with information requested by the courts or other party. Mr Cooke set aside time via phone to discuss strategy sessions prior to each hearing and offered sound advice during our time in the courtroom. This was even more critical as I live out of state. I was most pleased with the outcome of my case, as a result of Mr.Cooke’s work and the of his team. I would highly recommend his services

Mike
June 21, 2016

I went thru a divorce several years ago and my first attorney of whom I will not mention,(fired him) and was referred to Jim Cooke. this was after several months of dealing with the other one and much disappointment. I had two questions for Jim before I hired him and Im going to be blunt. question 1, how big are your balls and question 2. can you get my kids back. replies in order, big enough and yes. now at my first appointment with him he was late, when he showed up and told me what my consultation fee was, I replied you make this much a hour and I make this much, you were this much late so I'm deducting my hourly wage from yours and that is what I will write you a check for, he said well that's fair. The process took 3 yrs but I had my kids in less than 3 months and by the time all was said and done. I had my kids and house back. Did I mention, (I' Dad) Jim is the BEST attorney in the area by far, since then I have referred him numerous times and have never had anyone tell me he was anything but awesome, A divorce is never a friendly thing and ladies and gentlemen when you have to get one you want a BULLDOG, and that's Jim Cooke. Had to call on him today for legal advice.

Beverly
May 16, 2016

I hired Mr. Cooke for my separation/divorce case, He handled it with care. He had a lot of patience and never gave up even through the years and years it took to settle. He stayed by my side until a settlement was agreed upon through the multiple continuances of my case. I would highly recommend Mr. Cooke to anyone who needs a separation/divorce attorney.

Gwen
September 28, 2015

I hired Mr. Cooke in April 2015 for Child Support . He ensured that everything was in order and I got my child support with back pay in a timely manner. I made sure he had all the supporting documentation he needed so that my case can run smoothly. I would greatly refer him and I will use him again if I have any legal issues. Thank you Mr. Cooke.

amanda
March 20, 2015

I definitely recommend Mr. Cooke. He handled my child custody and divorce case very professional. He gave me exactly what he promised he could get me. There were a few times where my hearing had to get pushed but that is in no way Mr Cookes fault. As long as you are willing to provide him everything he needs for court such as facts and affidavits then you will not be sorry hiring Mr Cooke.

Bryce
October 26, 2013

Jim Cooke is an excellent attorney. I have known him professionally and personally for over 21 years. and I am an attorney as well. I have litigated with him, and against him, but he has in fact represented me on civil matters and provided invaluable advice to my staff and me over the years. He is dedicated, hard working, and truly cares about all his clients. He has the respect of his peers and the judges alike. He is the type of person who can get along with anyone in any situation, and those qualities are sorely needed in our court system today. Jim starts his day way before other attorneys, usually by 5am if not sooner, I know because I am texting him on cases I have with him. I have seen him assist his clients on the weekends, at night, and on holidays, even giving the clients his private cell number. When I have had client conflicts (meaning we could not represent the potential client because we already represented the opposing side, or perhaps other vaid reasons), we called his office and got that person to see Jim right away. Jim also has the very unique ability to work well even with the most aggressive opposing counsel, and then obtain super results for his client despite the obstacles . I trust Jim,,and in fact have asked Jim to be my minor son's trustee and guardian in the event of my wife's and my death. If I can trust Jim to represent me, and trust JIm with the life of my son , then you can trust him too.

anonymous
October 28, 2021

I hired Mr. Cooke for a Separation/Divorce. We consulted in person one time. Perhaps talked again once or twice over the course of 3 years before Divorce final. I was transferred out of state, and called his cell/emailed him dozens of times during separation issues without a call-back or response. His one staff person acted in his stead most of the time, and I was billed as if I was talking with him. The worst part was he insisted I was required by law to pay a portion of my civilian fed pension (Not military) to her, for life, which equaled 25% of my monthly payment. He ghosted me and my ex after telling me we had a court date in Fayetteville (I was living out of state). He was a no-show, and didn't even give me an explanation or apology. I found out after I signed the papers, that the federal law he cited on permanent alimony applies to military spouses with military pensions- not my case. So this is a matter I am fighting to rectify legally. What a mess.

Ms Q
November 12, 2018

I'm so glad that I was recommended from a a friend to use Mr. Cooke. He is a great attorney and his staff is awesome. If I had to through everything allover again I would be right back with them.

anonymous
April 25, 2018

Mr. Cooke and his staff were amazing in helping me with my child custody case. They were able to help me get through a challenging time. They were consistent in making sure my ex was held accountable for nonpayment, and violations of court orders. They also were very honest with me and what were rational expectations for my case. Mr. Cooke works very well with the other attorneys and was always able to work things out for me and my children. The staff were always well prepared, returned my phone calls, and processed paperwork in a timely manner. If you’re looking for a firm with integrity and honesty, this is the place you should go to.

Kevin
December 14, 2017

I went through a very tough divorce and custody battle for my 2 daughters, needless to say I won custody of my girls and didnt have to pay alimony to my ex wife of 10 years. Mr Cooke and his staff are beyond professional, I was always updated on the progress of my case, and was able to talk to someone when I had questions or concerns. I followed everything he advised me to do and it worked out perfectly. Words are just not good enough of how grateful and satisfied I was to have Mr Cooke and his team as my lawyer. I would advise anyone do not waste your time or money going anywhere else, consult with Mr Cooke and have confidence that he will get the job done, and a big key follow his advise.

anonymous
June 22, 2016

As a client of Mr Cook’s I was very pleased with his work. I had a very difficult and lengthy case and was thankful Mr. Cook offered thoughtful guidance and was tenacious handling my case. In addition, his staff was always responsive to my questions and assisted with information requested by the courts or other party. Mr Cooke set aside time via phone to discuss strategy sessions prior to each hearing and offered sound advice during our time in the courtroom. This was even more critical as I live out of state. I was most pleased with the outcome of my case, as a result of Mr.Cooke’s work and the of his team. I would highly recommend his services

Mike
June 21, 2016

I went thru a divorce several years ago and my first attorney of whom I will not mention,(fired him) and was referred to Jim Cooke. this was after several months of dealing with the other one and much disappointment. I had two questions for Jim before I hired him and Im going to be blunt. question 1, how big are your balls and question 2. can you get my kids back. replies in order, big enough and yes. now at my first appointment with him he was late, when he showed up and told me what my consultation fee was, I replied you make this much a hour and I make this much, you were this much late so I'm deducting my hourly wage from yours and that is what I will write you a check for, he said well that's fair. The process took 3 yrs but I had my kids in less than 3 months and by the time all was said and done. I had my kids and house back. Did I mention, (I' Dad) Jim is the BEST attorney in the area by far, since then I have referred him numerous times and have never had anyone tell me he was anything but awesome, A divorce is never a friendly thing and ladies and gentlemen when you have to get one you want a BULLDOG, and that's Jim Cooke. Had to call on him today for legal advice.

Beverly
May 16, 2016

I hired Mr. Cooke for my separation/divorce case, He handled it with care. He had a lot of patience and never gave up even through the years and years it took to settle. He stayed by my side until a settlement was agreed upon through the multiple continuances of my case. I would highly recommend Mr. Cooke to anyone who needs a separation/divorce attorney.

Gwen
September 28, 2015

I hired Mr. Cooke in April 2015 for Child Support . He ensured that everything was in order and I got my child support with back pay in a timely manner. I made sure he had all the supporting documentation he needed so that my case can run smoothly. I would greatly refer him and I will use him again if I have any legal issues. Thank you Mr. Cooke.

amanda
March 20, 2015

I definitely recommend Mr. Cooke. He handled my child custody and divorce case very professional. He gave me exactly what he promised he could get me. There were a few times where my hearing had to get pushed but that is in no way Mr Cookes fault. As long as you are willing to provide him everything he needs for court such as facts and affidavits then you will not be sorry hiring Mr Cooke.

Bryce
October 26, 2013

Jim Cooke is an excellent attorney. I have known him professionally and personally for over 21 years. and I am an attorney as well. I have litigated with him, and against him, but he has in fact represented me on civil matters and provided invaluable advice to my staff and me over the years. He is dedicated, hard working, and truly cares about all his clients. He has the respect of his peers and the judges alike. He is the type of person who can get along with anyone in any situation, and those qualities are sorely needed in our court system today. Jim starts his day way before other attorneys, usually by 5am if not sooner, I know because I am texting him on cases I have with him. I have seen him assist his clients on the weekends, at night, and on holidays, even giving the clients his private cell number. When I have had client conflicts (meaning we could not represent the potential client because we already represented the opposing side, or perhaps other vaid reasons), we called his office and got that person to see Jim right away. Jim also has the very unique ability to work well even with the most aggressive opposing counsel, and then obtain super results for his client despite the obstacles . I trust Jim,,and in fact have asked Jim to be my minor son's trustee and guardian in the event of my wife's and my death. If I can trust Jim to represent me, and trust JIm with the life of my son , then you can trust him too.

anonymous
October 28, 2021

I hired Mr. Cooke for a Separation/Divorce. We consulted in person one time. Perhaps talked again once or twice over the course of 3 years before Divorce final. I was transferred out of state, and called his cell/emailed him dozens of times during separation issues without a call-back or response. His one staff person acted in his stead most of the time, and I was billed as if I was talking with him. The worst part was he insisted I was required by law to pay a portion of my civilian fed pension (Not military) to her, for life, which equaled 25% of my monthly payment. He ghosted me and my ex after telling me we had a court date in Fayetteville (I was living out of state). He was a no-show, and didn't even give me an explanation or apology. I found out after I signed the papers, that the federal law he cited on permanent alimony applies to military spouses with military pensions- not my case. So this is a matter I am fighting to rectify legally. What a mess.