NORFOLK, VA. (June 29, 2026) — Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers is proud to announce that the firm received the Client Experience Innovation Award at the 2026 Legal Excellence in Innovation Awards on June 24, 2026. Hosted by Virginia Lawyers Weekly, these awards celebrated forward-thinking firms, legal departments, and professionals across the Commonwealth who are transforming the practice of law through innovation.
The awards ceremony was held as part of the 2026 Legal Innovation Summit at The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing in Richmond, Virginia. The hybrid event combined a virtual afternoon panel series exploring the future of legal services, including AI governance, efficiency, and cybersecurity, with an in-person awards ceremony celebrating this year’s standout legal innovators.
The Client Experience Innovation Award recognized an organization that has transformed the way they serve clients through innovative technology, enhanced communication, streamlined processes, and a commitment to exceptional service. At Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers, this recognition reflected Jim Hurley’s vision of creating a legal experience where every client feels heard, informed, supported, and cared for from day one through case resolution and beyond.
“We are incredibly honored to receive this recognition from Virginia Lawyers Weekly,” said Jim Hurley, managing partner, Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers. “At Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers, our focus has always been on putting our clients first. When people come to us, they are navigating some of the most stressful moments of their lives following a serious injury. Investing in innovative client experience tools isn’t just about adopting technology – it’s about breaking down barriers, elevating transparency, and ensuring our clients feel deeply supported and informed every step of the way.”
Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers will be profiled alongside fellow honorees in a special feature edition of Virginia Lawyers Weekly, highlighting the firm’s leadership in legal innovation and its forward-thinking approach to modern injury representation.
Photo: Jim Hurley, managing partner, Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers, with client.
About Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers
Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers, The Car Crash Experts, helps those who have been injured in car, truck, and motorcycle accidents throughout Virginia. The personal injury firm also represents family members of wrongful death victims. For more information about Cooper Hurley Injury Cares or the accidents the firm handles, call 757-333-3333 or visit www.cooperhurley.com
