James M. Cooper, Esq., is recognized by Continental Who's Who
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C., Feb. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- James M. Cooper, Esq., is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member in the field of Law in recognition of his role as an Attorney at Cooper, Davis & Cooper.
Established since 1974, Cooper, Davis and Cooper, has worked diligently on a multitude of general practice and personal injury cases and has served the Fayetteville, North Carolina region for over forty years. Dedicated to assisting their clients in a timely and professional manner, the firm specializes in the areas of trusts, estates, personal injury, criminal defense and domestic law.
Amassing over forty two years of career experience in the field of Law, Cooper has established himself as a noteworthy figure within the industry. Prior to beginning his legal career, Cooper served 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, with 14 years as a pilot. He spent a total of more than 7,000 hours of flying time, including more than 100 combat missions in Vietnam. During the 20 years, he obtained an undergraduate degree, making it possible to attend law school and achieve his goal. Cooper is also the Trustee for several funds (more than $4M worth), Cooper uses these funds to further the educational pursuits of young people.
During his childhood years, Cooper's father was sent to prison and received a sentence of seven years of hard labor - and served in an underground coal mine. The sentence came as a result of stealing a cow. Cooper's father was without an attorney. As a result of that sentencing, he was inspired to become an attorney and fight against all types of injustice.
Throughout the course of his educational pursuits, Cooper attained his Juris Doctor degree from Duke University Law School, and is a current member of the North Carolina Bar. Having devoted his time to giving back to the community, including 30 years of service as attorney for the Fayetteville, North Carolina, Housing Authority, Cooper currently serves as President of the Anthony J. Brill Foundation, and as a Trustee for the Anthony J. Brill Trust. Both organizations are devoted to helping young people obtain college educations in preparation of meeting their lifetime goals.
Charitable to various organizations, Cooper is an active volunteer at the Stanton Hospitality House, assisting families visiting hospitalized patients. Past chairman and board member of a number of community organizations, Cooper is involved in Temple Baptist Church in Eastover, North Carolina, as well as the Republican Party.
In recognition of his professional accolades, Cooper has been awarded a Master Pilot's Award for more than 50 years promoting safe aircraft operations, and has been named to Top Attorneys of North America. His goals include inspiring young people to pursue their dreams, to assist the poor with legal problems, especially widows and orphans.
When not working, Cooper enjoys flying planes and spending time with family members, some of who are also involved in the legal profession. His son Robert is also an attorney at the Cooper, Davis & Cooper firm, and his granddaughter, Lora Meredith Mercer, graduated from Campbell University Law School in May, 2016. She has been admitted to the North Carolina Bar and is now an attorney with the Buncombe County, North Carolina, District Attorney's Office.
Cooper dedicates this recognition in loving memory of his wife, Lottie M. Cooper.
Contact: Katherine Green, 516-825-5634, [email protected]
SOURCE Continental Who's Who
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