$160K for 60 Years of Equal Justice
Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers is proud to honor 60 years of service at Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia. Help us reach our goal of $160k to power the next 60 years of equal justice.
In celebration of the 60th anniversary of Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia, Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers has launched a nine month fundraising effort, $160K for 60 Years of Equal Justice, running from April 1 through December 31, 2026.
Won for Clients
Source: Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia, 2024–2025 Annual Impact Report (provided directly to Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers).
Legal Aid’s Impact by the Numbers
“Donations allow us to go out into the community and serve the people who need us most. We provide free legal help in civil matters for individuals who otherwise couldn’t afford it. Support like this helps us reach more people, have more staff available, and meet clients where they are—whether that’s at shelters, food pantries, libraries, or community events.”
Ray Hartz, Executive Director, Legal Aid
Honoring 60 Years of Service.
Powering the Next 60.
Before Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers existed, Jim Hurley was a brand-new lawyer at Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia. 35 years later, that experience is the reason behind the $160K for 60 Years of Equal Justice campaign. Follow the timeline to see where this journey started and where it’s headed.
1966
Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia is founded and a mission begins: ensuring access to justice for those who cannot afford it.
February 1991
Jim Hurley (pictured above with his wife, Pam) starts his first job out of law school at Legal Aid. There, he practices family law, housing disputes, and consumer cases.
January 1993
Ray Hartz joins Legal Aid as a staff attorney, eventually becoming executive director in 2004. He and Jim work together to help clients throughout Tidewater and form a lifelong professional connection.
December 2011
Jim Hurley and John Cooper found Norfolk-based Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers with the goal of establishing the premier personal injury law firm in Hampton Roads.
April 2017
Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers and Legal Aid become tenants in the same building at 125 St Pauls Blvd in Downtown Norfolk, just across the street from the Norfolk Courthouse.
April 1 - Dec 31, 2026
The $160K for 60 Years campaign honors where the journey started and helps power Legal Aid’s future.
Jim Hurley, Managing Partner, Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers
How We Plan to Meet Our Goal
In addition to our firm’s $30,000 donation, Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers is utilizing its platform to solicit contributions from colleagues in the legal community. This includes TV appearances with Legal Aid as well as features in our Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers magazine.
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