Atty. Phillip Merrill Cook

Atty. Phillip Merrill Cook

Phillip Merrill Cook is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, real estate, residential and 1 other area of law. Phillip received a B.A. degree from American University in 1998, and has been licensed for 24 years.

Atlanta Atlanta 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Phillip Merrill Cook at a glance

Phillip Merrill Cook is a Member based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Cook Legal Services, LLC. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on formation, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2002), U.S. District Court, District of Maryland and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (2003), District of Columbia (2004), and Georgia (2005). Educated at Columbus School of Law of The Catholic University of America (J.D., 2002) and American University (B.A., 1998). Active member of Maryland State Bar Association The District of Columbia Bar State Bar of Georgia. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Phillip Merrill Cook is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, real estate, residential and 1 other area of law
  • Phillip received a B.A. degree from American University in 1998, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Phillip practices at Cook Legal Services, LLC in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

Phillip Merrill Cook's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Phillip Merrill Cook

Where is Phillip Merrill Cook's law office located?
Phillip Merrill Cook's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Cook Legal Services, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Phillip Merrill Cook handle?
Phillip Merrill Cook focuses on formation, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Phillip Merrill Cook practiced law?
Phillip Merrill Cook has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Phillip Merrill Cook go to law school?
Phillip Merrill Cook earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A., 1998).
How can I contact Phillip Merrill Cook for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbus School of Law of The Catholic University of America
- 2002
B.A.
American University
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 2003
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2004
Georgia
Admitted: 2005

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