Atty. David Edward Rook

Atty. David Edward Rook

David Edward Rook is a lawyer practicing appeals, litigation, insurance defense and 3 other areas of law. David received a degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1979, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Albany Albany 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About David Edward Rook at a glance

David Edward Rook is a personal injury, ip, litigation, health care, and insurance attorney based in Albany, New York. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in New York (1995), U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (1995), U.S. Federal Court of Claims (1996), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1999). Educated at Albany Law School of Union University (J.D., 1994) and State University of New York at Albany (B.S State, 1979). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Albany County and New York State Bar Associations The Association of Trial Lawyers of America New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Albany, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Edward Rook is a lawyer practicing appeals, litigation, insurance defense and 3 other areas of law
  • David received a degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1979, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • David practices in Albany, NY

Practice Areas Explained

David Edward Rook's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Edward Rook 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.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

David Edward Rook is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in New York →

Civil Litigation

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

David Edward Rook is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New York →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

David Edward Rook is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in New York →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Albany are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Edward Rook

Where is David Edward Rook's law office located?
David Edward Rook's law practice is located in Albany, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Edward Rook handle?
David Edward Rook focuses on personal injury, ip, litigation, health care, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David Edward Rook practiced law?
David Edward Rook has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did David Edward Rook go to law school?
David Edward Rook earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.S State, 1979).
How can I contact David Edward Rook for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David Edward Rook received?
David Edward Rook's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Albany Law School of Union University
- 1994
B.S State
State University of New York at Albany
- 1979

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Federal Court of Claims
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2003
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, Western District of New York registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trad
Admitted: 2006

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