Atty. David Lawrence Cook

Atty. David Lawrence Cook

David Lawrence Cook is a lawyer practicing appellate, banking and finance litigation, corporate internal investigations and 9 other areas of law. David received a A.B. degree from Cornell University in 1992, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Newark Newark 29 yrs experience 29 year
Call (862) 682-7541 Book Appointment

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About David Lawrence Cook at a glance

David Lawrence Cook is a Member based in Newark, New Jersey, practicing at Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on business, class action, securities, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1997), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1997), New York (1998), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1998). Educated at Cornell University (A.B. Economics, 1992) and Cornell University Law School J.D. 1997 Editor Cornell University Law School J.D. Cornell Law Review Cornell University Law School J.D. John M. Olin Law and Economics Scholar (—). Active member of Affiliations Member , Board of Trustees, The Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey. Serands clients in Newark, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Lawrence Cook is a lawyer practicing appellate, banking and finance litigation, corporate internal investigations and 9 other areas of law
  • David received a A.B. degree from Cornell University in 1992, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • David practices at Sills Cummis & Gross P.C. in Newark, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

David Lawrence Cook's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Class Action

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Lawrence Cook

Where is David Lawrence Cook's law office located?
David Lawrence Cook's law practice is located in Newark, New Jersey. The firm is Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Lawrence Cook handle?
David Lawrence Cook focuses on business, class action, securities, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has David Lawrence Cook practiced law?
David Lawrence Cook has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did David Lawrence Cook go to law school?
David Lawrence Cook earned their education at (A.B. Economics, 1992); (—).
How can I contact David Lawrence Cook for a consultation?
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Education

A.B. Economics
Cornell University
- 1992
Cornell University Law School J.D. 1997 Editor Cornell University Law School J.D. Cornell Law Review Cornell University Law School J.D. John M. Olin Law and Economics Scholar
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1997
New York
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Admitted: 2005
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 2006
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 2006

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