Background
Cooney, James Patrick was born on February 22, 1944 in Texarkana, Arkansas, United States. Son of James Raphael and Kathlyn Mary (Price) Cooney.
Cooney, James Patrick was born on February 22, 1944 in Texarkana, Arkansas, United States. Son of James Raphael and Kathlyn Mary (Price) Cooney.
University of Notre Dame (Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, 1966. Juris Doctor, 1969). Finalist, Moot Court Competition, 1968. Member, Board of Directors, Notre Dame Moot Court Program, 1968-1969.
Editorial Associate, Notre Dame Lawyer, 1968-1969.
Law clerk, Honorary Lewis R. Mangan United States Court Appeals (5th circuit), Newnan, Georgia, 1969-1971; associate, Powell, Goldstein, Frazen & Murphy, Atlanta, 1971-1974; associate, Royston, Rayzor, Vickery & Williams, Houston, 1974-1977; partner, Royston, Rayzor, Vickery & Williams, Houston, since 1977. Chairman Southeastern Admiralty Institute, 1992-1993.
Board of directors Houston International Seafarers Center, since 1992. President Westheimer Ecumenical Social Ministry, 1994-1996. Member Maritime Law Association United States (proctor), Notre Dame Club Houston (president 1990-1992).
Married Pamela Joy Pagano, July 15, 1967. Children: Elena Valentine, Kathlyn Mary, Erin Joy, James Brennan.