About James Latham
James Latham Cosby is an attorney based in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, with over two decades of experience in the legal field. He serves as the principal attorney at Cosby Law Firm, LLC, located at 210 S. Muskogee Ave., Tahlequah, OK 74464. The firm offers a comprehensive range of legal services, addressing various legal needs such as personal injury, criminal law, DUI & DWI defense, family law, divorce, business law, estate planning, appeals & appellate, arbitration & mediation, civil rights, construction law. Native American law. Mr. Cosby earned his Juris Doctor from Northeastern Oklahoma State University in 2001, following a Bachelor of Science from the same institution in 1998.
He was admitted to the Oklahoma State Bar in 2002 and is also licensed to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Northern Districts of Oklahoma, as well as the Cherokee Nation. This extensive educational background and licensure enable him to navigate complex legal fields effectively. Throughout his career, Mr. Cosby has handled a diverse array of cases. In personal injury law, he has represented clients in various incidents, including car accidents, construction accidents, motorcycle accidents, premises liability, truck accidents, and wrongful death cases. His criminal law practice encompasses defense against numerous charges, such as drug crimes, expungement, fraud, gun crimes, internet crimes, sex crimes, theft, and violent crimes.
This wide-ranging expertise allows him to provide tailored legal strategies for each case. In family law, Mr. Cosby has managed cases involving adoption, child custody, child support, father's rights, guardianship & conservatorship, paternity, prenuptial & marital agreements, restraining orders, and same-sex family law. Additionally, he offers services in estate planning, which include guardianship & conservatorship, estate administration, health care directives, trusts, and wills. His commitment to comprehensive legal service ensures that clients receive the support they need in some of the most critical areas of their lives. Before establishing his own firm, Mr. Cosby worked at various law offices in the Tahlequah area, gaining inexperience across multiple practice areas.
He has been recognized for his dedication to client service, earning the Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated badge and the Client Champion award. Active membership in the Cherokee County Bar Association and the American Bar Association further demonstrates his commitment to the legal profession. His listing with the Cherokee Nation Bar Association reflects his dedication to serving the Native American community. Clients have praised Mr. Cosby for his professionalism and dedication. One client noted that he "will take the time to understand your goals and work hard to achieve them," underscoring his approach to legal practice.
