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“About 2 years ago, my family and I were involved in a multi-vehicle accident that caused non-life-threatening injuries and resulted in the total loss of our car. It was a scary time, and we decided to call Cooper Hurley to help us navigate the way with the insurance companies, and have been so grateful for the compassion and empathy that was shown to us by every member of the staff. Their experience and expertise have been invaluable, and they were able to reach a settlement without having to go to court in our unique situation. John Baker and Nichelle have been our contacts and both have been amazing throughout this process. My medical bills will all be repaid now, thanks to the above-and-beyond service we received. Thank you, Cooper Hurley And Associates! You are truly appreciated. ❤”
Karen M.
“Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers provided me with excellent customer service throughout my case and took care of everything from A to Z. Monique Collins, the legal assistant, was very responsive, and her customer service was impeccable. She communicated with me regularly, updating me during each stage of the litigation. Monique answered every inquiry whether it was by phone, email, or text message… I thank the entire team and my attorney John Baker for their kindness, hard work and dedication. I highly recommend Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers and give the team 10+ stars. Call them. They will take very good care of you!”
Chevella B.
“Thank you very much to the Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers team for all the help from your attorney, Mr. John Baker! Thank you for your help as well, Ms. Glacier Simpson. I truly appreciate the help very much and the great job you both did.”
Delores H.
“From beginning to the end Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers was very informative encouraging and helpful. Always honest. I was always very knowledgeable about my case. My attorney John Baker and my paralegal Nicole were the most helpful. They went above and beyond for me.”
James H.
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John Baker is a litigation attorney at Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers who focuses on representing injured clients when insurance companies deny responsibility or fail to make fair settlement offers. His prior experience defending major insurance companies gives him valuable insight into how insurers evaluate and litigate personal injury claims.
He joined Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers in early 2018 after growing up in Norfolk and graduating from Norfolk Collegiate School. After high school, John attended Hampden-Sydney College, where he was a Venable Scholar and graduated cum laude in 2006. John represented his class in the Student Senate each year at Hampden-Sydney, and he served as its chairman during his senior year. John also received the James Madison Public Service Certificate and was a member of the Society of 1791, Hampden-Sydney’s leadership organization.
John attended the University of Mississippi School of Law, where he was a member of Phi Delta Phi, and graduated cum laude in 2010. John met his wife, Kate, at Ole Miss. She is also an attorney and works as a lobbyist for the Virginia Retail Federation.
After passing the bar exam in 2010, John worked for a local insurance defense firm for seven years. He appeared in courts all over the Commonwealth of Virginia and represented a number of insurance companies during this time.
John has been selected as a Rising Star by Virginia Super Lawyers since 2015 and was honored by his peers as a 2023 Top Lawyer by Coastal Virginia Magazine and CoVaBIZ. He is a former member of the James Kent American Inn of Court. John and his partners at Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers regularly teach continuing legal education (CLE) courses on civil litigation and personal injury practice.
John is heavily involved in the Hampton Roads community. He served as President of the Virginia Club from 2020-2022. He attends Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, is a member of the Society of Colonial Wars in the State of Virginia, and served on the Norfolk Collegiate Alumni Board from 2011 to 2016. When he is not working, John enjoys spending time with Kate and their son and daughter, running, playing squash, and boating.
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