Atty. Richard Robert Cook

Atty. Richard Robert Cook

Richard Robert Cook is a lawyer. Richard received a B.J. degree from University of Missouri in 2004, and has been licensed for 18 years.

New York New York 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Richard Robert Cook is a Litigation Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in New York (2008) and District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern (2011). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 2007) and University of Missouri (B.J., 2004). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Richard Robert Cook is a lawyer
  • Richard received a B.J. degree from University of Missouri in 2004, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Richard practices at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP in New York, NY

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

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Richard Robert Cook's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Richard Robert Cook has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
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Richard Robert Cook earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.J., 2004).
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 2007
B.J.
University of Missouri
- 2004

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2008
District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern
Admitted: 2011

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