Atty. Alan J. Cook

Atty. Alan J. Cook

Alan J. Cook is a lawyer practicing environmental and natural resources, employment & labor, state, local and municipal law and 5 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About Alan J. Cook at a glance

Alan J. Cook is a employment, workers comp, litigation, education, and environmental attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1973). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1973) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1966). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Alan J. Cook is a lawyer practicing environmental and natural resources, employment & labor, state, local and municipal law and 5 other areas of law
  • Alan received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1966, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Alan practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Alan J. Cook's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alan J. Cook handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Alan J. Cook is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Alan J. Cook is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Alan J. Cook is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Alan J. Cook is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Illinois →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Alan J. Cook is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Alan J. Cook

Where is Alan J. Cook's law office located?
Alan J. Cook's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Alan J. Cook handle?
Alan J. Cook focuses on employment, workers comp, litigation, education, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Alan J. Cook practiced law?
Alan J. Cook has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Alan J. Cook go to law school?
Alan J. Cook earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1966).
How can I contact Alan J. Cook for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola University
- 1973
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 1966

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1973

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