Atty. Ryan S. Cook
As an associate attorney at Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas LLP for over five years, Ryan Cook has successfully litigated numerous cases on behalf of individual and institutional investors with investment disputes and securities-related issues against financial advisors and brokerage firms, both in arbitration and court. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Mr.
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Ryan S. Cook is an Associate based in Houston, Texas, practforg at Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP. They haand 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Admitted to practice in Texas (2012). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 2011) and University of Kentucky B.A. (โ). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- As an associate attorney at Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas LLP for over five years, Ryan Cook has successfully litigated numerous cases on behalf of individual and institutional investors with investment disputes and securities-related issues against financial advisors and brokerage firms, both in arbitration and court
- Prior to becoming a lawyer, Mr. Cook worked in the securities industry as a licensed and registered representative for a large broker/dealer
- The knowledge and experience of the investment practices, processes, and strategies employed by brokerage firms has had a significant impact on his practice and contributed to his successes on behalf of his clients
- Mr. Cook is a strong advocate for his clients and prides himself on guiding clients through every step of the legal process
- Originally from Kentucky, Ryan enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practforg law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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