Atty. Bruce R. Cook

Atty. Bruce R. Cook

Bruce R. Cook is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation.

Belleville Belleville 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Bruce R. Cook at a glance

Bruce R. Cook is a Member based in Belleville, Illinois, practicing at Cook, Bartholomew, Cook & Jones, LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on personal injury and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1998). Educated at University of Tulsa College of Law (J.D., 1998) and Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville B.S. cum laude (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of St, Clair County and East St, and Louis and Illinois State Bar Associations Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Belleville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Bruce R. Cook is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation
  • Bruce received a B.S. degree from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Bruce practices at Cook, Bartholomew, Cook & Jones, LLP in Belleville, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Bruce R. Cook's Areas of Practice

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

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 R. 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 R. Cook is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 R. Cook

Where is Bruce R. Cook's law office located?
Bruce R. 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 R. Cook handle?
Bruce R. Cook focuses on personal injury, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Bruce R. Cook practiced law?
Bruce R. Cook has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Bruce R. Cook go to law school?
Bruce R. Cook earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (—).
How can I contact Bruce R. Cook for a consultation?
You can contact Bruce R. 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 R. Cook received?
Bruce R. Cook's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Tulsa College of Law
- 1998
Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville B.S. cum laude
- In Progress

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1998

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