Ronald S. Cook
- Smithtown, NY
- Licensed for 17 years
- Free consultation
About Ronald
Ronald Shields Cook, LL.M., J.D., M.B.A.
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Degrees, Certifications, Licenses
- LL.M. Master's Degree in Law
- J.D. Law Degree
- M.B.A. Master's Degree in Business Administration
- B.S.B.A. Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
- NY Teaching Permit (1991)
- NY Attorney in good standing
- Admitted to Federal Court (Eastern and Southern Districts)
- Admitted to the U.S. Tax Court
- Westlaw, Advanced Legal Research Certification
- Lexis, Certificate of Legal Research Proficiency
- Completed NITA litigation & deposition classes
- CTT+, Certified Technical Trainer
- MCT, Microsoft Certified Trainer
- MCSE, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
- MCDBA, Microsoft Certified Database Administrator
Employment Experience
- Ronald S. Cook, PC
- Dickstein Shapiro Morin & Oshinsky, NYC
- Roberts, Sheridan & Kotel, NYC
- JP Morgan (now JP Morgan Chase), NYC
- Merrill Lynch, NY, NYC
- Kidder, Peabody & Co. (now Paine Webber), NYC
- Bankers trust, NYC
- Dreyfus (now a Mellon Financial Company), NYC
Other Experience To become a licensed attorney, most attorneys obtain two degrees. This includes a bachelor's degree (typically four years) and a Law Degree (typically three years.) Attorney Cook has obtained FIVE accredited degrees. This includes the M.B.A. degree as well as two different Master's Degrees in Law (LL.M.) which required additional years of post-doctoral study. Attorney Cook has also achieved numerous technology certifications (MCT, MCSE, MCDBA, CTT+) demonstrating technology mastery.
Practice areas
- Bankruptcy and debt: 60%
We handle bankruptcies, discharge credit card debt, medical debt, and older income tax debts. Stop foreclosures. Loan modifications. Improve credit.
30 years, 1,000 cases
- Foreclosure: 10%
Why you MUST contact a foreclosure defense attorney immediately! When a lender files suit against you in a foreclosure case, you have 20 to 30 days to create a response to the complaint made by the lender, depending on how the papers were served.
30 years, 1,000 cases
- Speeding and traffic ticket: 10%
We can help eliminate points and reduce your traffic ticket fines. Thousands of satisfied clients. Many years of significant experience.
30 years, 1,000 cases
- Estate planning: 10%
Here are some areas where an estate planning attorney can help: Drafting wills, trusts, avoid estate taxes, protect assets from beneficiaries' creditors after your death. Drafting powers of attorney, health care directives, arranging for someone to take care of your affairs in the event you should ever become mentally incapacitated. Dealing with with avoiding guardianship or conservatorship issues, Etc.
30 years, 1,000 cases
- Criminal defense: 10%
We represent those charged with crimes in court. Crimes can range in severity from a misdemeanor to a felony. Punishment can range from a minor fine or community service to years in prison.Representation during criminal proceedings is critical for those charged with committing a crime. In fact, the U.S. Constitution promises that all citizens charged with a crime will be provided representation.
30 years, 1,000 cases
Languages spoken
English
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Contact
Ronald S. Cook, P.C.
222 E. Main St
Suite 206
Smithtown, NY, 11787-2814
Nassau County Office
1225 Franklin Ave
Suite 325
Garden City, NY, 11530
Queens Office
61-43 186th Street
Fresh Meadows, NY, 11365
Brooklyn Office
44 Court Street
Brooklyn, NY, 11201
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY | Currently registered | 2004 | 09/09/2021 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Brokerage License | New York State | 2015 |
| Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
| 5.0 Client Rating | 2015 | |
| Top Contributor | AVVO | 2015 |
| Featured Attorney Chapter 7 | AVVO | 2015 |
| Avvo's 2014 Top Contributor Award | AVVO | 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
| LLM Outstanding Academic Achievement | St. Johns Law School | 2014 |
| LL.M. Deans List | St John's Law School | 2014 |
| Guest Speaker Recognition | The Alternative Board | 2013 |
| Distinguished | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
| Top 10% most viewed profile | 2013 | |
| Avvo's 2013 Clients' Choice Award | AVVO | 2013 |
| Certificate of recognition | Smithtown Chamber of Commerce | 2013 |
| Most referrals given | BNI | 2012 |
| Most referrals given | The Alternative Board | 2012 |
| Notary Public (license) | State of New York | 2012 |
| Infusionsoft Certified | Infusionsoft | 2011 |
| Deposition Skills Certificate | National Institute for Trial Advocacy | 2009 |
| Trial Skills Certification | National Institute for Trial Advocacy | 2008 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2006 |
| Mortgage Broker License | New York State | 2005 |
| Microsoft Certified Trainer | Microsoft | 2003 |
| Microsoft Certified Database Administrator | Microsoft | 2003 |
| Certified Technical Trainer | Comptia | 2003 |
| Lexis, Certificate of Legal Research Proficiency | LexisNexis | 2003 |
| MCSE, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer | Microsoft | 2003 |
| Registered business school teaching permit | New York State | 1991 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| President | Ronald S. Cook, PC | 2004 - Present |
| President | JUST CAUSE (Volunteer Charity work) | 2016 - 2016 |
| Officer | Dickstein Shapiro Morin & Oshinsky | 2000 - 2001 |
| Principle | Roberts Sheridan & Kotel | 1999 - 2000 |
| President | Technology Made Simple | 1999 - 2004 |
| Assistant Attorney | State Of Connnecticut | 1998 - 1999 |
|---|---|---|
| Consultant | Goldman Sachs | 1998 - 1999 |
| Consultant | JP Morgan | 1995 - 1998 |
| President | Technology Is Made Easy | 1995 - 1999 |
| Consultant | Merrill Lynch | 1994 - 1995 |
| Consultant | Kidder Peabody (now Paine Webber) | 1993 - 1994 |
| Principle | Dreyfus (now Bank of NY Mellon) | 1992 - 1993 |
| President | Elite Investing | 1990 - 1992 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| National Institute for Trial Advocacy | Member | 2008 - Present |
| United States District Court for the Southern District of New York | Admitted to Practice | 2007 - Present |
| United States Tax Court | Admitted to Practice | 2006 - Present |
| United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York | Admitted to Practice | 2005 - Present |
| Suffolk County Bar Association | L.R.I.S. | 2004 - Present |
| Nassau County Bar Association | L.R.I.S. | 2004 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| Suffolk County Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2004 - Present |
| NYLS Alumni Association | Alumni | 2003 - Present |
| National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys | Article contributor | 2009 - 2011 |
| New York State Bar Association | Article contributor | 2007 - 2009 |
| Suffolk County Bar Association | Bankruptcy Committee Member | 2007 - 2013 |
| American Bankruptcy Institute | Member | 2005 - 2010 |
| American Bar Association | Member | 2004 - 2009 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Suffolk Lawyer | And the beat goes on | 2016 |
| The Suffolk Lawyer | SCBA holiday event | 2016 |
| Ronald S. Cook, Video Series | Financial Procrastination | 2012 |
| Handbook | Foreclosure Defense | 2012 |
| Ronald S. Cook, Video Series | Eliminating Taxes in Bankruptcy | 2011 |
| Ronald S. Cook, Video Series | Loan Modifications | 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald S. Cook, Video Series | Reaffirmation Agreements | 2011 |
| Ronald S. Cook, Video Series | Bankruptcy Stress | 2011 |
| Handbook | Loan Modifications | 2011 |
| Ronald S. Cook, Video Series | Financial Procrastination | 2011 |
| Ronald S. Cook, Video Series | Judgements | 2011 |
| Ronald S. Cook, Video Series | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy | 2011 |
| Ronald S. Cook, Video Series | Credit After Bankruptcy | 2011 |
| Ronald S. Cook, Video Series | Foreclosure and Alternatives | 2011 |
| Ronald S. Cook, Video Series | Debts dischargable in Bankruptcy | 2011 |
| Ronald S. Cook, Video Series | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy | 2011 |
| Get out of debt faster than you ever thought possible! | Bankruptcy & Debt $olutions | 2010 |
| Handbook | Repair Your Credit | 2010 |
| Handbook | Credit After Bankruptcy | 2009 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| New York Law School | LL.M - Master of Laws | 2007 |
| New York Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 2003 |
| Dowling College | MBA | 1993 |
| University of Hartford | BSBA | 1990 |
| St John's College | LLM Classes | N/A |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Duberstein Bankruptcy Moot Court Competition | Preliminary Judge | 2016 |
| Duberstein Bankruptcy Moot Court Competition | Preliminary Judge | 2015 |
| Some relief after hurricane Sandy | Disaster Relief | 2013 |
| Board of directors meeting | Contracting with independent contractors | 2013 |
| Bankruptcy and Income Taxes | Dischargeability of Income Taxes in Bankruptcy | 2011 |
| Chapter Meeting | Bankruptcy | 2010 |
|---|
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| DEUTSCHE BANK v ROMANO, PETER | Success |
| JPMORGAN CHASE BANK V SANFILIPPO, JOHN D. | Success |
| FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE v DEROSA, THOMAS M. | Success |
| NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC v GRIMALDI, NICHOLAS, III | Success |
| WELLS FARGO BANK v FERGUSON, GREGORY | Success |
Outstanding service. A+++
Posted by Andrew
Tue Aug 10 2021
Quick, effective resolution
Posted by anonymous
Thu Aug 01 2019
Ronald Cook saved me from a Revoked License
Posted by Praveen Peters
Tue Jul 23 2019
Driver
Posted by Victoria
Mon Apr 29 2019
Fast and Great Results
Posted by Mary
Tue Apr 02 2019
Kathy
Posted by anonymous
Thu Dec 13 2018
Bankruptcy
Posted by anonymous
Thu Dec 13 2018
Paul
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Mon Feb 26 2018
Zero Points and low fine
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Thu Nov 09 2017
The best
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Sat Sep 02 2017
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Colette Katz, Estate planning Attorney on Jun 24, 2017
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Somair Alam, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 11, 2017
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Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Edward Taylor, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Aug 22, 2016
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Several clients of ours have either retained Ron or recommended him to others who have then retained him for debt counseling and bankruptcy services. In each instance, he has received rave reviews for his expertise. Our office has also consulted with Ron when bankruptcy issues have arisen and he has been knowledgeable and helpful.
Nadine Jett, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jun 7, 2015
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I highly endorse this lawyer. His contributions to those in need are very impressive.
Robert Shaker, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jun 1, 2015
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Thomas Mallon, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Aug 12, 2014
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An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible.
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Matisyahu Wolfberg, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on May 27, 2014
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Michael Waddington, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 23, 2014
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Ronald is an outstanding lawyer that fights like a gladiator for his clients.
Maryam Parman, Litigation Attorney on May 22, 2014
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I endorse this attorney. Very professional and effective.
Eid Qaqish, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on May 21, 2014
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Lee Thompson, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on May 20, 2014
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After reviewing many of Attorney Cook's responses to complicated legal matters it is clear that he has the utmost knowledge of bankruptcy and debt and I wholeheartedly endorse him as an attorney.
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Noah Fardo, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on May 14, 2014
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