Atty. David R. Cook

Atty. David R. Cook

David Russel Cook is a Partner in the firm's Miami office. He is an experienced litigator and civil circuit court mediator.

Miami Miami 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About David R. Cook at a glance

David R. Cook is a Partner based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, business, slip & fall, and litigation. Educated at University of Miami School of Law J.D. cum laude (—) and University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Graduate Certificate Core Public Health Concepts University of North Carolina Chapel Hill B.A. Latin American Studies and Spanish (—). Active member of The Florida Bar North Carolina Bar Association. Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David Russel Cook is a Partner in the firm's Miami office
  • He is an experienced litigator and civil circuit court mediator
  • Over the past two decades, his practice has focused on the defense of construction, transportation, and hospital system clients
  • He's tried numerous multi-million-dollar cases to verdict and has been upheld on appeal every time the underlying results have been challenged
  • Prior to joining Cole, Scott & Kissane, Mr. Cook was a Managing Partner of the Miami, Tampa and Jacksonville offices of a national civil defense firm
  • Mr. Cook received his Juris Doctor from University of Miami School of Law, graduating cum laude
  • During law school, he was an Executive Board Member of the University of Miami International and Comparative Law Review and earned Dean's List honors, the CALI Excellence for the Future Award, and the Dean's Certificate for Achievement
  • Mr. Cook also interned at the Miami-Dade County Health Department and for the South Florida Aids Network
  • Prior to law school, Mr. Cook received his Bachelor of Arts, double majoring in Latin American Studies and Spanish, from University of North Carolina Chapel Hill (UNC) and holds a graduate certificate from UNC in Core Public Health Concepts
  • Prior to entering private law practice, he spent several years doing charitable work in various Latin American countries and for underserved communities in South Florida

Practice Areas Explained

David R. Cook's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David R. 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.

David R. Cook is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →

Business & Corporate Law

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David R. Cook is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

David R. Cook is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Florida →

Civil Litigation

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David R. Cook is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David R. Cook

Where is David R. Cook's law office located?
David R. Cook's law practice is located in Miami, Florida. The firm is Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David R. Cook handle?
David R. Cook focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, business, slip & fall, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has David R. Cook practiced law?
David R. Cook has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did David R. Cook go to law school?
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Education

University of Miami School of Law J.D. cum laude
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University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Graduate Certificate Core Public Health Concepts University of North Carolina Chapel Hill B.A. Latin American Studies and Spanish
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