James H. Cooke Jr.

I chose him hoping that he would help me through the divorce process and stand up for my rights, but I could have done it without his "help". At the first meeting he read out what my rights were and towards the end of the process he started to insinuate into me that I had no right to get support. The... communication with him became very unclear and I realized that he was more interested in calculating the hourly fee than in looking out for the interests of his client.

I hired Mr. Cooke for a Separation/Divorce. We consulted in person one time. Perhaps talked again once or twice over the course of 3 years before Divorce final. I was transferred out of state, and called his cell/emailed him dozens of times during separation issues without a call-back or response. Hi...s one staff person acted in his stead most of the time, and I was billed as if I was talking with him. The worst part was he insisted I was required by law to pay a portion of my civilian fed pension (Not military) to her, for life, which equaled 25% of my monthly payment. He ghosted me and my ex after telling me we had a court date in Fayetteville (I was living out of state). He was a no-show, and didn't even give me an explanation or apology. I found out after I signed the papers, that the federal law he cited on permanent alimony applies to military spouses with military pensions- not my case. So this is a matter I am fighting to rectify legally. What a mess.

I went through a very tough divorce and custody battle for my 2 daughters, needless to say I won custody of my girls and didnt have to pay alimony to my ex wife of 10 years. Mr Cooke and his staff are beyond professional, I was always updated on the progress of my case, and was able to talk to someon...e when I had questions or concerns. I followed everything he advised me to do and it worked out perfectly. Words are just not good enough of how grateful and satisfied I was to have Mr Cooke and his team as my lawyer. I would advise anyone do not waste your time or money going anywhere else, consult with Mr Cooke and have confidence that he will get the job done, and a big key follow his advise.