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Ronald S. Cook
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Attorney Ronald S. Cook has over 3,000 verifiable testimonials and endorsements between Google, LinkedIn, Avvo, and other websites. As a trusted, experienced, and caring lawyer, Attorney Cook has successfully resolved thousands of traffic tickets spanning decades.
About Attorney Ronald S. Cook:
In the dynamic landscape of New York’s legal community, Ronald S. Cook stands out not only for his comprehensive expertise across a multitude of legal domains but also for his unique approach to client engagement and legal practice. With an illustrious educational background that spans advanced degrees in Law, Business Administration, Economics, and Finance, Cook’s academic credentials set a formidable foundation for his legal acumen. This profile delves into the multifaceted career of Ronald S. Cook, shedding light on his commitment to legal excellence, client-centric services, and a broader contribution to the legal and business communities.
Educational Eminence and Legal Licensure
Ronald S. Cook’s academic journey is marked by an array of distinguished degrees. His legal education includes not just a Juris Doctorate but also two different Master of Laws (LL.M.) degrees from prestigious New York law schools. Complementing his legal expertise, Cook’s Master’s in Business Administration (MBA), where he graduated Summa Cum Laude, and a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Finance, underscore his deep understanding of the intersection between law, business, and finance. Such a comprehensive educational portfolio empowers Cook to navigate complex legal landscapes with a nuanced perspective that benefits his clients directly.
At the helm of Ronald S. Cook, PC, Cook has curated a legal practice that spans a broad spectrum of areas. This versatility not only speaks to Cook’s expansive legal knowledge but also to his commitment to meeting his clients’ varied needs. His hands-on approach ensures that clients have direct access to his expertise, fostering a relationship of trust and confidence from the outset.
Central to Cook’s philosophy is a profound dedication to client service. By offering low flat fees, immediate consultations, and direct communication, Cook eschews the impersonal touch that can sometimes characterize legal services. His approach has garnered thousands of five-star testimonials, with clients frequently lauding his ability to demystify complex legal challenges and provide clear, actionable guidance.
Ronald S. Cook’s influence extends beyond the confines of the courtroom. As an author, he has contributed to the legal and business discourse through numerous publications. Furthermore, his role as a business growth consultant highlights his commitment to leveraging legal expertise to drive business success, offering a testament to his holistic approach to professional service.
Understanding the challenges that legal issues can pose, Cook offers consultations and accepts various forms of payment, including credit cards, to ease the financial burden on his clients. His practice is not only about providing legal solutions but also about ensuring those solutions are accessible to those who need them most.
In a legal environment that is constantly evolving, Cook’s dedication to staying abreast of legal changes exemplifies his commitment to his clients. Whether it’s adapting to new legal precedents or navigating economic shifts, Cook’s proactive approach ensures that his clients receive informed and timely advice.
For those seeking legal assistance or wishing to learn more about Ronald S. Cook’s services, his official website and profiles on legal directories offer a wealth of information. These resources provide insight into his practice areas, educational background, and contact information, serving as a gateway for prospective clients to engage with one of New York’s distinguished legal practitioners.
In sum, Ronald S. Cook’s legal practice is a beacon of excellence in the New York legal community. Through his educational achievements, diverse legal expertise, and unwavering commitment to client service, Cook not only represents the best of legal professionalism but also embodies the role of a trusted advisor and advocate for his clients.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
60%
35 years | 1,000 cases
Bankruptcy and Debt
10%
35 years | 1,000 cases
Criminal Defense
10%
35 years | 1,000 cases
Estate Planning
10%
35 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New York for 21 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Ronald S. Cook, P.C.
12 Bank Avenue, Smithtown, NY, 11787
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
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Ronald S. Cook's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 33 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | April 18, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Poor Customer Service
The first time I contacted the office I received useful information. However, the office completely ignore my followup emails and phone calls. Their conduct was highly unprofessional.
Posted by anonymous | February 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Results!!!
I had a merchant dispute with a travel agency that i booked a vacation with. After I paid the trip in full the company changed the dates and refused to refund me my money. I put in a dispute with my credit card company and unfortunately, I lost the dispute. The credit card company said that because i...
Posted by Lou | September 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Ron Cook is a skilled and compassionate attorney
"I cannot express enough how grateful I am for the exceptional legal representation I received from Ron Cook. From our very first meeting, he took the time to understand my situation, providing clear and honest advice every step of the way. His attention to detail and deep knowledge of the law gave m...
Posted by NT | August 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Best of the Best
On a basis of 3 Dwi’s fees and payment of lawyer fee worth every cent With probation offered Judge A.Sachs Judge P.Cohalan PO Dowling and the Probation Department worthy of applause to be honest with the people Ada gave me an opportunity in conjunction with the people to become a part of society...
Posted by Carol | April 3, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
5-star attorney
I had a 6 point ticket and Ron Cook got this down to zero points. That saved me over $300 right there alone because the DMV would have assessed a fee of $300+ due to the points. Also, by getting the points to zero, this prevented my insurance rates from going up. Hire this lawyer. His fees are reason...
Ronald S. Cook's Lawyer Endorsements
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Experience
Honors
2025
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Real Estate Brokerage License, New York State
2015
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
5.0 Client Rating, Google
2015
Top Contributor, AVVO
2015
Featured Attorney Chapter 7, AVVO
2014
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
2013
Guest Speaker Recognition, The Alternative Board
2013
Top 10% most viewed profile, Linkedin
2013
Avvo's 2013 Clients' Choice Award, AVVO
2013
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Certificate of recognition, Smithtown Chamber of Commerce
2012
Most referrals given, BNI
2012
Most referrals given, The Alternative Board
2012
Notary Public (license), State of New York
2011
Infusionsoft Certified, Infusionsoft
2009
Deposition Skills Certificate, National Institute for Trial Advocacy
2008
Trial Skills Certification, National Institute for Trial Advocacy
2006
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2005
Mortgage Broker License, New York State
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
Microsoft Certified Trainer, Microsoft
1991
Registered business school teaching permit, New York State
Work Experience
2004 - Present
President, Ronald S. Cook, PC
2016 - 2016
President, JUST CAUSE (Volunteer Charity work)
2000 - 2001
Officer, Dickstein Shapiro Morin & Oshinsky
1999 - 2000
Principle, Roberts Sheridan & Kotel
1999 - 2004
President, Technology Made Simple
1998 - 1999
Assistant Attorney, State Of Connnecticut
1998 - 1999
Consultant, Goldman Sachs
1995 - 1998
Consultant, JP Morgan
1995 - 1999
President, Technology Is Made Easy
1994 - 1995
Consultant, Merrill Lynch
1993 - 1994
Consultant, Kidder Peabody (now Paine Webber)
1992 - 1993
Principle, Dreyfus (now Bank of NY Mellon)
1990 - 1992
President, Elite Investing
Associations
2008 - Present
National Institute for Trial AdvocacyMember
2007 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of New YorkAdmitted to Practice
2006 - Present
United States Tax CourtAdmitted to Practice
2005 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of New YorkAdmitted to Practice
2004 - Present
Suffolk County Bar AssociationL.R.I.S.
2004 - Present
Nassau County Bar AssociationL.R.I.S.
2004 - Present
Suffolk County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2003 - Present
NYLS Alumni AssociationAlumni
2009 - 2011
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysArticle contributor
2007 - 2009
New York State Bar AssociationArticle contributor
2007 - 2013
Suffolk County Bar AssociationBankruptcy Committee Member
2005 - 2010
American Bankruptcy InstituteMember
2004 - 2009
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
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
THE BANK OF NEW YORK v SOO AM, KIM
Success
THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON v MISRA, RAJNI
Success
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST v GATTO, MARK
Success
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK v PICANO, SALVATORE J.
Success
STATE INSURANCE FUND v NEW YORK PALACE
Success
WELLS FARGO BANK v FARACI, DIANE
Success
NORTH COUNTRY PLAZA, LLC v INFINITY POWER ELECTRICAL
Success
SCHWING ELECTRIAL SUPPLY v INFINITY POWER ELECTRICAL
Success
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK v HAUSER, WILLIE
Success
FUCHS,HOWARD v WERTMAN,JOEL W.
Success
WINDCREST AT GALLERIA v PIERCE, LEE,
Success
GARNIER, LAWRENCE JR. v NOLAN, KATHLEEN
Success
US BANK NATIONAL v BAPTISTE, REGINALD
Success
ORLANDO, CHRISTOPHER v JUBILEE FLORRING SUPPLY LLC.
Success for defendant
ELMERMOUTI, ALI ANO vs. NIGAI, ALEXANDRU D. ANO
Assisted towards resolution
MASSEO LANDSCAPE, INC. V OLIVIERO, THOMAS AND PATRICIA OLIVIER
Success
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Success
Education
2007
New York Law School
LL.M - Master of Laws
2003
New York Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
Dowling College
MBA
1990
University of Hartford
BSBA
N/A
St John's College
LLM Classes
Speaking Engagements
2016
Duberstein Bankruptcy Moot Court Competition
Preliminary Judge
2015
Duberstein Bankruptcy Moot Court Competition
Preliminary Judge
2013
Some relief after hurricane Sandy
Disaster Relief
2013
Board of directors meeting
Contracting with independent contractors
2011
Bankruptcy and Income Taxes
Dischargeability of Income Taxes in Bankruptcy
2010
Chapter Meeting
Bankruptcy
Publications
2016
The Suffolk Lawyer
SCBA holiday event
2016
The Suffolk Lawyer
And the beat goes on
2012
Ronald S. Cook, Video Series
Financial Procrastination
2012
Handbook
Foreclosure Defense
2011
Ronald S. Cook, Video Series
Debts dischargable in Bankruptcy
2011
Ronald S. Cook, Video Series
Bankruptcy Stress
2011
Ronald S. Cook, Video Series
Reaffirmation Agreements
2011
Ronald S. Cook, Video Series
Loan Modifications
2011
Ronald S. Cook, Video Series
Eliminating Taxes in Bankruptcy
2011
Ronald S. Cook, Video Series
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
2011
Ronald S. Cook, Video Series
Foreclosure and Alternatives
2011
Ronald S. Cook, Video Series
Credit After Bankruptcy
2011
Ronald S. Cook, Video Series
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
2011
Ronald S. Cook, Video Series
Judgements
2011
Ronald S. Cook, Video Series
Financial Procrastination
2011
Handbook
Loan Modifications
2010
Get out of debt faster than you ever thought possible!
Bankruptcy & Debt $olutions
2010
Handbook
Repair Your Credit
2009
Handbook
Credit After Bankruptcy
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is it legal for the landlord to respond to my motion to dismiss the nonpayment case through an attorney who is not registered?
11 Jun 2024
Q&A
Can my ex be required to provide tax returns for an out of state company where it shows he's 50% owner?
11 Jun 2024
Q&A
If it states in a will that fund are to be put in an SNT for beneficiary where are the terms?
05 Jun 2024