Atty. Paul M. Cooke
Paul M. Cooke is a partner in the law firm of Simon, Fitzgerald, Cooke, Reed & Welch.
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About Paul M. Cooke at a glance
Paul M. Cooke is a Partner based in Shreveport, Louisiana, practicing at Simon Fitzgerald LLC. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1972) and U.S. Federal Court (1972). Educated at Louisiana State University Law Center (J.D., 1972) and Centenary College of Louisiana (B.S. Business, 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Shreveport and Louisiana State Bar Association. Serands clients in Shreveport, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Paul M. Cooke is a partner in the law firm of Simon, Fitzgerald, Cooke, Reed & Welch
- Mr. Cooke graduated from Centenary College in 1968 in Business and received his Juris Doctor degree from the Louisiana State University Law School in Baton Rouge in 1972
- Mr. Cooke is a member of the Shreveport Bar Association and the Louisiana State Bar Association
- His practice is primarily in the area of Consumer Bankruptcy
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Paul M. Cooke is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Louisiana →
Paul M. Cooke is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Louisiana →
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Why local counsel matters in Louisiana
Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Shreveport are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana 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 Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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