Atty. William J. Cook
William J. Cook, an attorney of the law firm Cook Law represents clients throughout Florida, including Tampa and surrounding areas, in matters involving business and partnership disputes, commercial and employment disputes, trade secret litigation, securities litigation, and insurance.
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William J. Cook is a Member based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Cook Law. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Florida (1993), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1994), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1995), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (2001). Educated at Stetson University College of Law (J.D., 1993) and Virginia Polytechnic Institute (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Hillsborough County and American Bar Associations The Florida Bar. Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William J. Cook, an attorney of the law firm Cook Law represents clients throughout Florida, including Tampa and surrounding areas, in matters involving business and partnership disputes, commercial and employment disputes, trade secret litigation, securities litigation, and insurance
- Mr. Cook's peers have awarded him with the highest possible rating of AV-Preeminent* by Martindale-Hubbell, which speaks to his stellar professional reputation and track record of high moral character
- Mr. Cook attended the Stetson University College of Law where he was actively involved as an editor with the Stetson Law Review
- While in school, he also received the American Jurisprudence Book Award in Business Associations and was honored as a finalist in the Scribes National Note and Comment Competition
- Serving his internship for U.S
- District Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich of the Middle District of Florida provided him with valuable experience in courtroom procedures
- After graduating cum laude, Mr. Cook became licensed to practice under the Florida Bar in 1993
- He is also admitted to the U.S
- Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit, 11th Circuit and District of Columbia Circuit and the U.S
- District Courts for the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida
- Mr. Cook has written several published articles on legal topics such as unfair insider trading and appeals issues
- He also co-wrote the Florida Practice Handbook, Damages in 1995 along with the Florida Practice Handbook, Motor Vehicle No-Fault Law in 1998
- Topics of other legal articles include the basics of civil litigation, insurance coverage, federal court, Florida civil procedures and expert testimony
- Mr. Cook has been asked to speak at a number of professional conferences on topics such as third-party insurance coverage, tort law, class action lawsuits, Federal and Florida civil procedure and Florida legal ethics
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William J. Cook's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William J. Cook handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
William J. Cook is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
William J. Cook is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
William J. Cook is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
William J. Cook is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
William J. Cook is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Tampa are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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