James M. Cooper, Esq

James M. Cooper, Esq., is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member in the field of Law in recognition of his role as an Attorney at Cooper, Davis & Cooper.

Serving the Fayetteville, North Carolina region for over 44 years, Cooper, Davis and Cooper, has worked diligently on a multitude of general practice and personal injury cases. Devoted to assisting their clients in a judicious and proficient manner, the firm is adept in handling matters with regards to trusts, estates, personal injury, criminal defense and domestic law.

During his childhood years, Cooper’s father was sent to prison and received a sentence of seven years of hard labor - and served in an underground coal mine. The sentence came as a result of stealing a cow. Cooper’s father was without an attorney. Cooper was inspired to become an attorney and fight against all types of injustice after witnessing his father’s sentencing.

With over forty two years of career experience in the field of Law under his belt, James M. Cooper has established himself as a trusted figure within the legal industry. Prior to beginning his legal career, Cooper served 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, with 14 years as a pilot. He spent a total of more than 7,000 hours of flying time, including more than 100 combat missions in Vietnam. During the 20 years, he obtained an undergraduate degree, making it possible to attend law school and achieve his goal. The Trustee for several funds (more than $4M worth); Cooper uses these funds to aid the educational pursuits of young people.

Early in his career, Cooper attained his Juris Doctor degree from Duke University Law School, and is a current member of the North Carolina Bar. Having devoted his time to giving back to the community, including 30 years of service as attorney for the Fayetteville, North Carolina, Housing Authority, Cooper currently serves as President of the Anthony J. Brill Foundation, and as a Trustee for the Anthony J. Brill Trust.

Charitable to various organizations, Cooper is an active volunteer at the Stanton Hospitality House, assisting families visiting hospitalized patients. Past chairman and board member of a number of community organizations, Cooper is involved in Temple Baptist Church in Eastover, North Carolina, as well as the Republican Party.

In recognition of his professional achievements, Cooper was the recipient of the Master Pilot’s Award for more than 50 years promoting safe aircraft operations, and has been named to Top Attorneys of North America. In looking to the future, Cooper hopes to inspire young enthusiasts looking to pursue their dreams, and to assist the poor with legal problems, especially widows and orphans.

When he is not working, Cooper enjoys flying planes and spending time with family members, some of who are also involved in the legal profession. His son Robert is also an attorney at the Cooper, Davis & Cooper firm, and his granddaughter, Lora Meredith Mercer, graduated from Campbell University Law School in May, 2016. She has been admitted to the North Carolina Bar and is now an attorney with the Buncombe County, North Carolina, District Attorney’s Office.

Cooper dedicates this recognition in loving memory of his wife, Lottie M. Cooper.