Reviews

This attorney was good for one thing, running up bill. He would never return calls, messages or emails. Provided some of the worse advise. Misquoted many states laws which he claim I needed to follow concerning what I need to pay. Disrespectful and dishonest.

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. His 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'm so glad that I was recommended from a a friend to use Mr. Cooke. He is a great attorney and his staff is awesome. If I had to through everything allover again I would be right back with them.

Mr. Cooke and his staff were amazing in helping me with my child custody case. They were able to help me get through a challenging time. They were consistent in making sure my ex was held accountable for nonpayment, and violations of court orders. They also were very honest with me and what were rational expectations for my case. Mr. Cooke works very well with the other attorneys and was always able to work things out for me and my children. The staff were always well prepared, returned my phone calls, and processed paperwork in a timely manner. If you’re looking for a firm with integrity and honesty, this is the place you should go to.

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 ran 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 someone 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.

Hack. Consulted and used. Over charged me. Padded hours and was unreachable during my court session. He gave everything to my ex husband.

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 courts 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.

I hired Mr. Cooke for my separation/divorce case, He handled it with care. He had a lot of patience and never gave up even through the years and years it took to settle. He stayed by my side until a settlement was agreed upon through the multiple continuances of my case. I would highly recommend Mr. Cooke to anyone who needs a separation/divorce attorney.

I hired Mr. Cooke in April 2015 for Child Support . He ensured that everything was in order and I got my child support with back pay in a timely manner. I made sure he had all the supporting documentation he needed so that my case can run smoothly. I would greatly refer him and I will use him again if I have any legal issues. Thank you Mr. Cooke.

I hired James Cooke in a time of need and therefor was unable to do my research. I wish I had. Mr. Cooke took on my case when he was completely overbooked. Even his receptionist and assistant stated this to me. Mr. Cooke Cancelled 80 % of our meetings after I had already shown up to the meeting. I would wait over an hour past the meeting time and his assistant would say he went home for the day. He would also be so over booked that on days I would have court Mr. Cooke would have his assisstant call me the day before to tell me Mr. Cooke was cancelling my court date because he would be in court on another case. Mr. Cooke was totally unprepared in my child custody case. My case was a very simple case and Mr. Cooke did not do any research or get any of the documents necessary to win my case. Several times Mr.Cooke went into court completely unprepared for court which would in turn give the opposing parties lawyer the upper hand. Mr .Cooke would then turn around and blame me saying I should have been prepared. However; it was never discussed with me what to bring or how to be prepared. I prepped about 80% of my case with my own prepared documents and reports, all without Mr. Cookes help. Mr. Cooke is also extremely unprofessional. Any time we would have a meeting he would be on the phone making my wife and I wait a long time to talk to him. When we finally talked to him he would cut us off every time we would try to speak and he would only talk about how he was going to win this case because the other attorney looked unattractive, because all the judges loved him and did whatever he said, and other very unprofessional things. Mr. Cooke also several times yelled at my wife or talked bad about my wife to me when she was not in the room. Mr. Cooke will never answer your phone calls or return your calls. He will tell his assistant to tell you he will call you back, but never once in the 1.5 years I worked with him did he call back. Mr. Cooke does not bill you correctly. He wont write up finance statements until the end of the court case which results in over billing charges. He states he is willing to work with you but is nothing but rude and condescending when you discuss the billing. Several times Mr. Cooke would cancel my court dates without my permission and then bill me to cancel the court dates, even though he cancelled the courts dates because he overbooked himself. Finally my biggest issue with Mr. Cooke is he made several decisions in my case without my knowlege. These were things that I did NOT want him to do. Mr. Cooke would go behind my back without my permission and make these decisions that I would find out about after a later date and I was unable to change. Mr. Cooke is completely against everything you want in your lawyer. He will not help you he will hinder you. At a time when you're already stressed and concerned he will make it a million times worse. He charges a very larger retainer fee that is non refundable at any point and it will be a complete waste of your money. At the end of everything you will be wanting to hire a new lawyer. Do not whatever you do Hire this lawyer.