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.

Mr Cooke represented me in my divorce. He did nothing for me! Whatever my ex-wife lawyer wanted she got with no argument. My ex requested $1600 a month for child support for 3 months and she was awarded it even though I am a disabled veteran with a award for the VA of only $3200 a month. My ex wife r...an up a bill for $83000 and I was ordered to pay it. I had to give my ex wife my house that I had years before I married her and was ordered to continue making monthly payments until it was paid off. I have been fighting the child support order for years without Mr Cooke's help. The court had stated I was require to pay child support till my 18 year old daughter had graduated high school. First, my ex wife home schooled my 3 children, not one of them ever received a high school diploma, secondly and most important, when my daughter turned 18 on 25 April she got married 2 days later. Regardless, I was still ordered to pay $1600 per month for April, May and June even though she wa married by the magistrate in Fayetteville on 28 April. So please beware, Mr Cooke will not stand up for you even if you have presented the facts to him. He buries his head in the sand. When you call, he never gets back with you. Please I implore you, find a lawyer who will go the extra mile, doesn't make back alley deals that are not in your best interest and you know nothing about anything until the judge reads the judgement order in the courtroom as your are standing there in total shock and bewildered about what just happened. Don't be surprised if within hours of the judgement that you receive a letter stating he's no longer your attorney of record. In better words "F" you, you're on your own. PS: If you really want a good lawyer, you should hire my ex-wife's lawyer, he is far better than Mr Cooke! At least he'll make sure he has your best interest at heart!!!

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.

As a client of Mr Cook’s I was very pleased with his work. I had a very difficult and lengthy case and was thankful Mr. Cook offered thoughtful guidance and was tenacious handling my case. In addition, his staff was always responsive to my questions and assisted with information requested by the cour...ts or other party. Mr Cooke set aside time via phone to discuss strategy sessions prior to each hearing and offered sound advice during our time in the courtroom. This was even more critical as I live out of state. I was most pleased with the outcome of my case, as a result of Mr.Cooke’s work and the of his team. I would highly recommend his services

I went thru a divorce several years ago and my first attorney of whom I will not mention,(fired him) and was referred to Jim Cooke. this was after several months of dealing with the other one and much disappointment. I had two questions for Jim before I hired him and Im going to be blunt. question 1,... how big are your balls and question 2. can you get my kids back. replies in order, big enough and yes. now at my first appointment with him he was late, when he showed up and told me what my consultation fee was, I replied you make this much a hour and I make this much, you were this much late so I'm deducting my hourly wage from yours and that is what I will write you a check for, he said well that's fair. The process took 3 yrs but I had my kids in less than 3 months and by the time all was said and done. I had my kids and house back. Did I mention, (I' Dad) Jim is the BEST attorney in the area by far, since then I have referred him numerous times and have never had anyone tell me he was anything but awesome, A divorce is never a friendly thing and ladies and gentlemen when you have to get one you want a BULLDOG, and that's Jim Cooke. Had to call on him today for legal advice.