James Cool

Litigator and Trial Attorney

Jimmy Cool is a counselor and trial attorney, whose practice emphasizes serious or catastrophic personal injuries, commercial disputes between closely held companies, professional administrative or regulatory action, and a variety of matters involving the rights of public employees.

Jimmy's practice is not defined by a particular area of law or subject matter, rather, he focuses on representing good people - ranging from families and individuals to closely held companies and professional organizations who need responsive legal guidance.

His mission is to counsel his clients about their options and to work with you to achieve the outcome or resolution that best meets your goals. Jimmy wants to help you find cost-effective and practical solutions to your problems.​

Jimmy also serves as a neutral mediator in cases invovlving personal injuries and business disputes between and among small companies at affordable hourly and flat fee rates.

James is a consummate strategist, with a firm grasp of the technical and medical details of cases. In our experience of working with attorneys on a national level, James is part of a distinguished echelon, capable of keen analyses and detailed focus on pertinent aspects, regardless of case type. Skills like his will always ensure that his clients’ concerns are optimally represented, regardless of their matter.

Dr. Michael Valdisseri

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Court Admissions

  • Arizona State Courts
  • Federal District Court of Arizona
  • Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Professional Memberships​

  • American Association for Justice
  • Arizona Trial Lawyers Association
  • National Trial Lawyers: Business Torts Specialty
  • State Bar of Arizona - Young Lawyers Division
  • Maricopa County Bar Association - Volunteer Lawyers Program

Professional Activities

  • Former Consultant, American Intercollegiate Moot Court Association
  • Founder & Past ED, Youth Mentoring Board, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
  • Advisor/Coach, Jenckes Cup Competition Team, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
  • Collegiate Scholars Program, Arizona State University - Legal Advocacy Instructor
  • Adjunct Faculty, Barrett Honors College, Arizona State University, 2008-2012
  • Arizona State University/Aiken Schenk Collegiate Trial Advocacy Showcase Coordinator, 2011-2012
  • Barrett Summer Scholars Program, Arizona State University, Legal Advocacy Instructor, 2008-2011
  • ASU Undergraduate Mock Trial Coach, 2007-2013
  • Arizona School for the Arts High School Mock Trial Coach, 2010 State Champions, 2011 Runner-Up

Education

  • Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University
  • Juris Doctor
  • University of Arizona
  • Bachelor of Arts, English Education

Speaking & Publications

  • "Moral Philosophy As a Framework for Political Persuasion," National Court Reporters Association, Legislative Boot-camp (March 2018)
  • "The Power of Punctuation," Arizona Court Reporters Association Annual Convention, (September 2015)
  • "When FMLA Leaves Become an ADA Reasonable Accommodation" (Presenter)
  • "Doing Well by Doing Good: Re-Thinking Your Marketing One Relationship at a time" (Trial Magazine, August 2009)
  • ASU Legal Psychology Research Lab: Guest Lecturer on Trial Advocacy

Law School Honors

  • Order of the Barristers
  • Winner, Jenckes Cup Closing Argument Competition (2009)
  • Winner, Oplinger Closing Argument Competition (2008 and 2009)
  • Berch Scholar
  • "Most Outstanding" Oral Advocate (Class of 2010)
  • AAJ National Trial Advocacy Scholarship
  • Arizona Board of Trial Advocates Scholarship

Meet Our
Other Members

The team at Honor Law Group is committed to achieving great results and providing top-notch client service. From the front desk to the corner office, our mission is to make the legal process more transparent and accessible and less stressful.

Contact Us

Benjamin Rundall

Civil Rights Lawyer & Appellate Advocate

rundall@aztrialattorneys.com

Abbie Godles

Litigator and Trial Attorney

godles@honorlawgroup.com