PRACTICE AREAS
Casualty and Insurance Defense
Premise Litigation
Product Liability
Errors and Omissions
Death and Dismemberment Liability
Personal Injury Auto
Law Office of Cooley and Associates PLC has devoted significant resources to the defense of casualty claims and suits. The firm is listed in Bests Recommended Insurance Defense Attorneys. Over the years numerous insurance carriers have retained the firm’s attorneys to represent their insureds. The firm also has extensive experience in coverage issues and declaratory judgment actions Law Office of Cooley and Associates PLC routinely try casualty defense suits to juries. John L. Cooley is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, Defense Research Institute and the prestigious International Association of Defense Counsel. Mr. Cooley is named in Bests Attorneys, has tried numerous matters to jury verdict, and is AV Preeminent rated by Martindale Hubble. Mr. Cooley and the Law Office of Cooley and Associates PLC can offer clients a vast reservoir of experience in litigation, whether in Federal or state courts.
Private School and Early Education Law
Constitution/First Amendment Issues
Employment
Student and Parent
Casualty and Negligence
Organizational Structure
Private Christian schools and churches operating education programs require experienced counsel, knowledgeable of the unique legal issues they frequently encounter. John L. Cooley and John Mark Cooley have represented schools and early education programs involving legal matters such as First Amendment, employment, casualty and negligence, insurance coverage, students and parent claims and contract disputes. In conjunction with the Association of Christian School International (ACSI), they provide a phone hot line for ACSI member schools. John L Cooley writes for the ACSI under the Legal/Legislative Update Question and Answer column. Both John L. and John Mark frequently speak at professional conferences for teachers, administrators, board members and staff located around the country. They also provide specialized in-service board seminars for individual or small groups of schools and early education programs.
Some areas of concentration:
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Constitution/First Amendment Issues
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Employment Issues
- Assistance in EEOC and State Civil Rights Claims
- Discrimination Litigation
- Employee Contracts, Handbooks and Related Documents
- Contract Disputes and Wrongful Discharge Claims
- Harassment Claims
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Student and Parent Issues
- Claims Arising From Expulsion or Suspension
- Educational Malpractice
- Discipline
- Sexual Abuse
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Casualty and Negligence Issues
- School and Teacher Liability
- Insurance Coverage
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Organizational Structure Issues
- Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
- Non-profit Foundations
Constitutional Law
First Amendment Free Exercise and Establishment Clause
Defamation and Slander Claims
Equal Protection
Due Process
Civil Rights and Section 1983 Claims
The firm’s attorneys have handled matters involving First Amendment and other constitutional rights. The relationship between individuals, corporations or faith based programs and the government is bounded by the Federal and State Constitutions. Understanding the intersection of constitutional rights and prohibited government interference with those rights is crucial. Whether representing an individual, business or faith based non-profit, Law Firm of Cooley and Associates is committed to providing quality litigation expertise or appellate representation in a cost effective manner. The firm represents clients in litigation and appeals involving
First Amendment Free Exercise and Establishment Clause
- Defamation and Slander Claims
- Equal Protection
- Due Process
- Civil Rights and Section 1983 Claims
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Employment Law
EEOC Compliance and Defense of Charges of Discrimination
Litigation of Civil Rights Claims and Discrimination Defense
Employment Administration
Contracts, Non-Compete
Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration Defense
The firm's attorneys have represented local and national employers, including non-profits and various types of businesses. They are experienced in advising clients on pre-litigation and litigation matters, including issues employers should consider in all aspects of the employment relationship. The section also has been retained by insurance carriers to represent insureds in employment related litigation. John L. Cooley and John Mark Cooley are experienced with the EEOC charge and investigation process and understand the nature of employee discrimination charges. John L. Cooley has developed an Employment Law Audit focusing on contract, employee handbooks and the numerous federal anti-discrimination statutes and has assisted employers in drafting and revising employee contracts and handbooks.
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Some areas of concentration:
EEOC Compliance and Defense of Charges of Discrimination
Litigation of Civil Rights Claims and Discrimination Defense
Employment Administration
-Review of Handbooks, Contracts, Applications and Related Documents
-HR Advice and In-Service
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Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration Defense
Commercial Law
Contract Review and dispute resolution
Government compliance review and defense
