Atty. Gerard W. Cook

Atty. Gerard W. Cook

Gerard W. Cook is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, product liability defense, government tort liability.

Northbrook Northbrook 48 yrs experience 48 year
Call (872) 336-0818 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Gerard W. Cook at a glance

Gerard W. Cook is a Member based in Northbrook, Illinois, practicing at O'Halloran, Kosoff, Geitner & Cook, P.C.. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on personal injury, product liability, government, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1978), U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin (1978), Illinois (1979), and U.S. District Court, Northern, Central and Southern Districts of Illinois (1980). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1978) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1975). Active member of State Bar of Wisconsin The Florida Bar Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Northbrook, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Gerard W. Cook is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, product liability defense, government tort liability
  • Gerard received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Gerard practices at O'Halloran, Kosoff, Geitner & Cook, P.C. in Northbrook, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Gerard W. Cook's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gerard W. 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.

Gerard W. Cook is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Product Liability

Gerard W. Cook is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Gerard W. Cook is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Illinois →

Insurance Law

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

Gerard W. Cook is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Northbrook 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.

Looking for additional Illinois attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Northbrook or all attorneys in Illinois.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gerard W. Cook

Where is Gerard W. Cook's law office located?
Gerard W. Cook's law practice is located in Northbrook, Illinois. The firm is O'Halloran, Kosoff, Geitner & Cook, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gerard W. Cook handle?
Gerard W. Cook focuses on personal injury, product liability, government, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Gerard W. Cook practiced law?
Gerard W. Cook has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Gerard W. Cook go to law school?
Gerard W. Cook earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Gerard W. Cook for a consultation?
You can contact Gerard W. 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.

Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1978
B.A.
Northwestern University
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1978
Illinois
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Northern, Central and Southern Districts of Illinois
Admitted: 1980
Florida
Admitted: 1981

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.