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James R Cope
Cope & Peterson, Ltd. 415 First Street South Virginia, MN 55792
Phone: 218-749-4470
Fax: 218-749-4783 |
Practice Areas:
civil trial specialist, practicing in civil litigation, family law, divorce, child custody, criminal defense, DWI, mediation, and personal injury
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| Description of Practice or Services: | Experienced attorneys providing high quality legal services and personal attention and commitment, dedicated to helping our clients make sound, well-informed decisions about legal matters so they can enjoy peace of mind about their future. |
| Primary Practice Areas: | civil trial specialist, practicing in civil litigation, family law, divorce, child custody, criminal defense, DWI, mediation, and personal injury |
| Initial Consultation Policy | Fees are based on competitive hourly rates and the complexity of the legal work being performed. We will discuss budgets and alternative billing options with clients, including contingency fees. We generally bill monthly to provide current information to our clients. |
| Willingness to Travel: | Area generally limited to the Iron Range, including St. Louis County - the Virginia, Hibbing, and Duluth areas. |
| Years as Attorney: | 22 years experience |
| Professional Experience: | Certified Trial Specialist |
| ADR Training and Certification: | Qualified Civil Neutral Mediator and Arbitrator |
| Courts Admitted: | Minnesota and U.S. District Court |
| Professional Affiliations and Memberships: | Minnesota State Bar Association |
| Educational Background: | Received Bachelor of Arts in 1979 at Gustavus Adolphus College, Bachelor of Science from the University of Minnesota in 1981, and Juris Doctorate in 1987 at Hamline University |
| Other Qualifications or Information: | Cope & Peterson was established in Virginia, Minnesota in 1976 by brothers-in-law, John F. Cope and H. Jeffrey Peterson. All the attorneys at Cope & Peterson are related. John's brother, James R. Cope, joined the practice in 1987; John's daughter, Alicia L. Cope, joined the practice in 1998; and Jeff's son, Andrew R. Peterson, joined the practice in 2001. |