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James R Cope

3.1
5 reviews

415 South First Street, Virginia, MN 55792

Litigation, Insurance Defense, Civil Trials and 7 more

About James R Cope

James R Cope is a lawyer practicing litigation, insurance defense, civil trials and 7 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Gustavus Adolphus College in 1979, and has been licensed for 39 years. James practices at Cope & Peterson, Ltd. in Virginia, MN.

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Family Law
Posted by anonymous
June 21, 2010
Hired Attorney

Excellent lawyer, highly recommend to anyone.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
April 13, 2012
Hired Attorney

Mr. Cope also assisted in a child custody matter.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
January 14, 2015
Hired Attorney

This man is the biggest jerk ever. He will make you feel like you are worthless and stupid, when you are asking to hire him! He is very passive aggressive. I would not recommend him to anyone. This man needs to do some serious soul searching. I wouldn't ever want a man like this on my side.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
January 14, 2015
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James Cope has evil running through his veins. He does not care about his clients he only cares about himself and making himself look good. He is the type to "kick them while their down". I went to Jim for help and he belittled me, made me feel like I was so stupid. He gave me so little hope and made me feel like I was the bad guy when I was looking to pay him to help me. Needless to say I did not hire him. I hired someone else who took one look at my case and won easily.

 
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
August 16, 2010
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Areas of Law

  • Litigation
  • Insurance Defense
  • Personal Injury
  • Products Liability
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution 1
    • Mediation
  • Family Law
  • Criminal Law
  • Other 3
    • Civil Trials
    • Probate
    • Senior Lawyers and Judges Section

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Associate
    Firm Name
    Cope & Peterson, Ltd.

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1987, Minnesota
    Memberships
    Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association
    Association of Defense Trial Attorneys
    Propane Gas Defense Association.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Hamline University
    Class of 1987
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Gustavus Adolphus College
    Class of 1979
    B.A.

    University of Minnesota
    Class of 1981
    B.S.
    Legal Certifications
    Certified by the Minnesota State Bar Association as a Civil Trial Specialist
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1956
    St. Paul, Minnesota, September 19, 1956

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