Atty. David Russel Cook

Atty. David Russel Cook

David Russel Cook is a lawyer practicing litigation, admiralty & maritime. David received a M.B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 2004, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Washington Washington 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About David Russel Cook at a glance

David Russel Cook is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Wilmerhale. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on litigation and maritime. Admitted to practice in New York (2006), Florida (2007), North Carolina (2008), and District of Columbia (2011). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 2004) and Northwestern University (M.B.A. Yale, 2004). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Russel Cook is a lawyer practicing litigation, admiralty & maritime
  • David received a M.B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 2004, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • David practices at WilmerHale in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

David Russel Cook's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Russel Cook

Where is David Russel Cook's law office located?
David Russel Cook's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Wilmerhale. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Russel Cook handle?
David Russel Cook focuses on litigation, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has David Russel Cook practiced law?
David Russel Cook has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did David Russel Cook go to law school?
David Russel Cook earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (M.B.A. Yale, 2004).
How can I contact David Russel Cook for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University School of Law
- 2004
M.B.A. Yale
Northwestern University
- 2004

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2006
Florida
Admitted: 2007
North Carolina
Admitted: 2008
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2011

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