Atty. James K. Cook

Atty. James K. Cook

James K. Cook is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, labor.

St. Louis St. Louis 70 yrs experience 70 year
Call (857) 347-3867 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James K. Cook at a glance

James K. Cook is an Of Counsel based in St. Louis, Missouri. They have 70+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1956. Their practice focuses on employment. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1956). Educated at St. Louis University (LL.B., 1956) and Oberlin College (B.A., 1949). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Labor Law Section Co-Chair, Committee on Employee Benefit, 1975-1978, American Bar Association. Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • James K. Cook is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, labor
  • James received a B.A. degree from Oberlin College in 1949, and has been licensed for 70 years
  • James practices in St. Louis, MO

Practice Areas Explained

James K. Cook's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James K. Cook

Where is James K. Cook's law office located?
James K. Cook's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James K. Cook handle?
James K. Cook focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has James K. Cook practiced law?
James K. Cook has 70+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1956.
Where did James K. Cook go to law school?
James K. Cook earned their education at (LL.B., 1956); (B.A., 1949).
How can I contact James K. Cook for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James K. Cook received?
James K. Cook's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Education

LL.B.
St. Louis University
- 1956
B.A.
Oberlin College
- 1949

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1956

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