Jim Hurley

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Jim Hurley has been practicing law throughout Virginia for more than two-and-a-half decades. During his career, he has tried more than 100 jury trials — a staggering number — and handled hundreds more that were settled out of court. He is guided by the principle that the client is in charge of his or her case and should be kept fully aware of the litigation process. Jim has been awarded an AV Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating given, for his practice of law. He was named in Virginia Super Lawyers in 2014-2021.

I got into an accident on Jefferson Avenue and was hurt pretty bad. I gave Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers a call and that was the best decision I’ve made. Thank you to Jim and his team…

George T.

When someone ran the red light and totaled my car in June, I felt helpless and lost dealing with my injuries. I searched the web for a law firm and found Cooper Hurley, which has top-notch reviews. I decided to call for a consult, and they were eager and ready to battle. They have lived up to the reviews and more, getting me a top-tier settlement. I would definitely recommend their talented team: Jim, Tara, and Stacey!

Beatrice Burch

My experience has been stellar! The firm communicates well and ensures you get top dollar for your claim. I personally can say there was never a time that I had an unanswered question. They made my experience stress-free and speedy. When I was unsatisfied with my initial offer, Jim and his team renegotiated and ensured I received the offer I deserved. They made sure I was completely satisfied with my outcome. But I must give kudos to Tara R. and Stacey B.! These two young ladies did a phenomenal job and made sure I stayed up to date on my case. No matter the day or time I reached out, they made themselves available! Awesome work ladies!

Monique Douglas

Hampton Woman Hit by a Construction Truck in Gloucester County

$5M

Mediation Award for Grandmother Hit by a Truck

$1.15M

Settlement for Man in Accident with Truck

$0.5M

Settlement for Woman Who Suffered a TBI After a VA Beach Dump Truck Accident

$675K

Young Man Hit by a Red Light Runner in Virginia Beach

$815K

More About Jim

Jim lives in the Larchmont area of Norfolk. He is married to Pam, a retired Norfolk schoolteacher and has two adult children. Every year, Jim Hurley supports countless good causes in the Hampton Roads area and further afield.

Education

J.D., Thomas M. Cooley Law School, 1990
B.A., University of Arizona, 1982

Honors

Listed among VA “Super Lawyers” for personal injury law 2014-2024 (only 5% of lawyers get this listing)
Ranked 10 of 10 (“Superb”) by AVVO, a national lawyer assessment service
AV Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell^® : attorney reputation assessment system, showing the highest level of skill and ethics
2019-2023 Top Lawyer by Coastal Virginia Magazine and CoVaBIZ
Recognized by Lawyers of Distinction for work in Personal Injury Law, 2021-2024
Virginia Business Legal Elite: Civil Litigation, 2023
National Trial Lawyers Top 100 list, 2019, 2021
National Trial Lawyers Motor Vehicle Membership, 2018

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Florida, 1998
Virginia, 1990

Professional Associations

American Association for Justice
American Bar Association
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Virginia Beach Bar Association
Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association

Practice Areas

Accidents, Automobile Accidents, Automobile Negligence, Bicycle Accidents, Boating Accidents, Bodily Injury, Brain Injury, Bus Accidents, Catastrophic Injury, Construction Accidents, Dog Bites, Head Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian Injuries, School Bus Accidents, Severe Burns, Slip and Fall, Spinal Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Truck Accidents, Unintended Acceleration, Whiplash, Premises Liability, Hit and Run

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