Atty. Bruce N. Cook

Atty. Bruce N. Cook

Order of the Coif (University of Illinois College of Law, 1966; President Student Body, Outstanding Senior Service Award, 1966). Selected Top 10 Illinois Litigators, The National Law Journal (only non-Chicago selected); Law Clerk to Hon.

Belleville Belleville 60 yrs experience 60 year
Call (618) 767-5028 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Bruce N. Cook at a glance

Bruce N. Cook is a Member based in Belleville, Illinois, practicing at Cook, Bartholomew, Cook & Jones, LLP. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, workers comp, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1966) and Missouri (1990). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of St, Clair County (Past President) and East St, and Louis (Past President) Bar Associations Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (Member, Board of Managers, 1980) The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Third Vice President Illinois Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in Belleville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Order of the Coif (University of Illinois College of Law, 1966; President Student Body, Outstanding Senior Service Award, 1966)
  • Selected Top 10 Illinois Litigators, The National Law Journal (only non-Chicago selected)
  • Law Clerk to Hon. Joseph Goldenhersh, Illinois Supreme Court

Member

  • Laureate, Academy of Illinois Lawyers, 2008
  • Democratic National Committeeman, State of Illinois Democratic State Central Committeeman Twenty-Second and Twenty-Third Congressional Districts, 1988-2000

Practice Areas Explained

Bruce N. Cook's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Bruce N. Cook is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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.

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

Product Liability

Bruce N. Cook is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

Bruce N. Cook is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Belleville 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 Bruce N. Cook

Where is Bruce N. Cook's law office located?
Bruce N. Cook's law practice is located in Belleville, Illinois. The firm is Cook, Bartholomew, Cook & Jones, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bruce N. Cook handle?
Bruce N. Cook focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, workers comp, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Bruce N. Cook practiced law?
Bruce N. Cook has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
Where did Bruce N. Cook go to law school?
Bruce N. Cook earned their education at (J.D., 1966).
How can I contact Bruce N. Cook for a consultation?
You can contact Bruce N. Cook directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Bruce N. Cook received?
Bruce N. Cook's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Illinois
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1966
Missouri
Admitted: 1990

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