Atty. John Frederick Cooke

Atty. John Frederick Cooke

John Frederick Cooke is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, tort defense, personal injury and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About John Frederick Cooke at a glance

John Frederick Cooke is a Member based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Cooke Law Group. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on personal injury, construction, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (1991), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1991), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1992). Educated at University of Maryland (J.D., 1991) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A., 1987). Active member of San Mateo County, Alameda County (Member, Board of Directors, 2001-2003) and American Bar Associations Charles Houston Bar Association. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Frederick Cooke is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, tort defense, personal injury and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • John practices at Cooke Law Group in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Frederick Cooke's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Frederick Cooke 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.

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Construction Law

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Civil Litigation

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

John Frederick Cooke is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Insurance Law

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

John Frederick Cooke is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Frederick Cooke

Where is John Frederick Cooke's law office located?
John Frederick Cooke's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Cooke Law Group. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Frederick Cooke handle?
John Frederick Cooke focuses on personal injury, construction, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Frederick Cooke practiced law?
John Frederick Cooke has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did John Frederick Cooke go to law school?
John Frederick Cooke earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact John Frederick Cooke for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Maryland
- 1991
B.A.
University of California, Berkeley
- 1987

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1992

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