About

John Baker is a highly respected lawyer in Norfolk, Virginia, with a strong background in personal injury law and civil litigation. Learn more about his education, experience, and community involvement below. John Baker, a native of Norfolk, Virginia, joined Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers in early 2018. He has deep roots in the community, having been born and raised in Norfolk and graduating from Norfolk Collegiate School. After high school, John attended Hampden-Sydney College, where he excelled academically as a Venable Scholar and graduated cum laude in 2006. During his time at Hampden-Sydney, John was actively involved in student government, representing his class in the Student Senate and eventually serving as its chairman during his senior year. He also received the James Madison Public Service Certificate and was a member of the Society of 1791, Hampden-Sydney’s prestigious leadership organization. Continuing his education, John attended the University of Mississippi School of Law, where he further honed his legal skills and graduated cum laude in 2010. It was during his time at Ole Miss that John met his wife, Kate, who is also an attorney and works as a lobbyist for the Virginia Retail Federation. After passing the bar exam in 2010, John gained valuable experience working for a local insurance defense firm for seven years. During this time, he appeared in courts across the Commonwealth of Virginia, representing various insurance companies. John\s dedication and expertise in the legal field have not gone unnoticed. He has been recognized as a Rising Star by Virginia Super Lawyers since 2015 and was honored as a 2022 Top Lawyer by Coastal Virginia Magazine and CoVaBIZ. Additionally, John is a former member of the James Kent American Inn of Court and regularly teaches continuing legal education (CLE) courses on civil litigation and personal injury practice alongside his partners at Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers. Beyond his legal work, John is actively involved in the Hampton Roads community. He served as President of the Virginia Club from 2020-2022, attends Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, is a member of the Society of Colonial Wars in the State of Virginia, and previously served on the Norfolk Collegiate Alumni Board from 2011 to 2016. In his free time, John enjoys spending quality time with Kate and their children, as well as engaging in activities like running, playing squash, and boating.

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• Partner
  Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers
  2022
• Lawyer
  Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers
  2018
• Lawyer
  Fraim & Fiorella, P.C.
  2010

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• Free Consultancy Service
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