Johnny attended the University of Richmond as an undergrad and then as a law student. He obtained his Juris Doctor from T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond in 1979.
Experience
He has over 35 years of practice representing clients of the Hampton Roads area. Johnny's areas of practice include, but are not limited to, personal injury, workers compensation, family law, criminal and traffic defense, DUI/DWI, construction law, business law, real estate transactions, and he is a civil litigator.
Practice areas
Injuries from an accident caused by another, such as a car accident, slip-and-fall accident, motorcycle accident, pedestrian accident, bike accident, or a hit-and-run accident
43 years
Including: divorce; spousal support; prenuptial, postnuptial and separation agreements; protective orders; or child custody, child visitation, or child support
43 years
Injuries caused by work related accidents and occupational diseases.
43 years
Finding solutions to contractors or consumers issues such as contract review, closing construction loans, and litigating.
43 years
Assisting a parent struggling to see their child more often by presenting to the court why it is in the best interest of the child to give that parent custody or visitation.
43 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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VA | Authorized to Practice Law | 1979 | 07/02/2022 |
Legal answers | 1 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Legal Elite | Virginia Business Magazine | 2011 |
14 Years of Service as Attorney for the Authority | Board of Commissioners of the Newport News Redevelopment & Housing Authority | 2005 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Cope & Olson, P.L.C. | 2007 - Present |
Partner | Cope, Olson & McKinnon, P.L.C. | 2003 - 2007 |
Partner | Cope, Olson & Yoffy, P.L.C. | 1997 - 1998 |
Partner | Saunders, Cope, Olson & Yoffy | 1995 - 1997 |
Partner | Saunders, Stephenson, Cope, Olson & Yoffy | 1993 - 1995 |
Attorney for the Authority | Newport News Redevelopment & Housing Authority | 1991 - 2005 |
Partner | Saunders, Stephenson, Spratley & Cope | 1989 - 1992 |
Partner | Saunders, Stephenson, Cope, & Olson | 1989 - 1992 |
Partner | Saunders, Morrison, Stephenson, Spratley & Cope | 1980 - 1984 |
Attorney | Saunders, Carleton, Morrison, Stephenson & Sprately | 1979 - 1980 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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United States Federal Courts | Admitted to Practice | 1979 - Present |
Virginia Board of Bar Examiners | Admitted to Practice | 1979 - Present |
Virginia State Bar, Family Law Section | Member | N/A |
Associated General Contractors of Virginia | Member | N/A |
Consumer Real Estate Settlement Protection Act | Settlement Agent | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Oyster Pointer | Cope & Olson, PLC: Law firm gives personal touch | 2009 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Richmond, The T. C. Williams School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1979 |
University of Richmond | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1976 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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speaker for a Trial Preparation and Discovery Practice course | Workers' Compensation | N/A |
Case name | Outcome |
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Eastern State Hospital v. Roberson | Court of Appeals affirmed. |
Center Ford v. Byrd | Court of Appeals affirmed |
Granite State Ins. Co. v. Bottoms, 243 Va. 228 (1992) | The court affirmed the declaratory judgment in favor of the insured. |
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Adrienne Sakyi, Litigation Attorney on May 31, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Joseph Verser, Unknown Attorney on Apr 1, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Johnny has a strong reputation as a smart, aggressive civil trial lawyer in the Hampton Roads area. I have had several matters with Johnny and would endorse him without reservation.
Michael Olson, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 13, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Mackenzie Cope, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 5, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Cope was very professional and efficient. I was impressed with his skill and knowledge of personal injury law.
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