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Ronald S. Cook is the founder of Ronald S. Cook, P.C., a New York law firm. The firm represents clients in all 62 New York counties.
Practice areas: speeding and traffic ticket defense (VTL matters in TVB, town, village, and district courts statewide); Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy; foreclosure defense and loan modification; debt defense and consumer protection; estate planning, wills, trusts, and probate; tax matters; and business law.
Education and admissions: J.D., New York Law School; LL.M. in Taxation, New York Law School; LL.M. in Bankruptcy, St. John's University School of Law; M.B.A., summa cum laude; B.S.B.A., University of Hartford. Admitted to practice in New York (2004), the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, the United States Bankruptcy Courts for the Eastern, Southern, Northern, and Western Districts of New York, and the United States Tax Court.
Recognition: Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated, multiple years; Super Lawyers designation, multiple years. Attorney Cook has been an active member of multiple bar associations and the National Institute for Trial Advocacy. He is a published author and has answered more than 1,300 legal questions on Avvo.
Our law firm has over 3,000 client testimonials across Google, BBB, Trustpilot, and other platforms. Consultations are free for the first 15 minutes. The firm accepts cash, check, credit card, and secure online payment, and accepts MetLife Legal Plan matters.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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35 years | 1,000 cases
35 years | 1,000 cases
35 years | 1,000 cases
35 years | 1,000 cases
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Acquired: 2004
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12 Bank Avenue, Smithtown, NY, 11787
1225 Franklin Ave, Suite 325, Garden City, NY, 11530
33 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Bankruptcy & Debt
Posted by Natasha | November 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Grateful
On Feb 16th 2022 I found myself in a nightmare due to driving under the influence. Mr. Cook was referred by Amanda Dinsken a civil lawyer recommending is credentials and success for clients. From End of Feb To end of March is was represented by Mr. Cook. He provided an hour of information and scenari...
Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review. I sincerely appreciate your kind words about both my work and Carolyn’s assistance. I am glad that our office was able to help you through a very difficult time and that you have been able to move forward in such a positive direction. Your confidence in our office and your generous recommendation mean a great deal to us. I wish you continued success.
Posted by Andrew | August 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Outstanding service. A+++
I very rarely write reviews/testimonials, but the service I had with Mr. Cook was outstanding. I had some debt issues where I felt backed into a corner and couldn’t find a way out. I suffered severe stress, sleepless nights and was unable to reach agreements with my creditors; I ultimately had to ...
Thank you for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review. I am very glad that we were able to give you clarity, a plan, and some peace of mind during a difficult period. I sincerely appreciate your kind words about our responsiveness, professionalism, and the work we put into your matter. Thank you for placing your trust in our office.
Posted by Mo | August 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Do Not hire
I hired him to perform a bankruptcy, he never upheld on promises, and was very rude and disparaging when I inquired if he had followed through on what was previously promised, and strung me along for over 5 months and tried to coerce me in paying him more money when I had already paid him in full(sta...
He asked for a refund even though his bankruptcy petition was completed. He admitted to the law firm he needed to come up with funds "quick" to make a payment for something that would "spring" to him a larger sum of money. He admitted this was the REAL reason he was seeking a full refund to both myself and a paralegal within the lawfirm. It was explained to him that the firm already did the majority of the work (the completion of the petition) so a full refund was not a reasonable or fair request. His response was to post this complaint to AVVO.
Posted by anonymous | December 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Bankruptcy
He is a great Bankruptcy Attorney who walked us through this hard time very smoothly.
Thank you for your kind words. I am glad we were able to guide you through the bankruptcy process and make a difficult time easier to manage. I sincerely appreciate your confidence in our office.
Posted by Ellen | February 12, 2015
Ronald S. Cook, Attorney "The best legal representation we have ever had!!!"
Ronald S. Cook, Attorney "The best legal representation we have ever had!!!" Our lives have completely changed since meeting Ronald S. Cook, Attorney. From mine and my husbands first phone conversation to the completion of our Chapter 7 petition Ron provided us with his outstanding knowledge of ba...
Thank you for such a thoughtful and generous review. I am very glad that we were able to guide you through the bankruptcy process with clear expectations and no surprises, and that the experience helped you and your husband move forward on stronger financial footing. I sincerely appreciate the trust you placed in me and your very kind recommendation.
"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."
"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."
"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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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
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
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
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LL.M - Master of Laws
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JD - Juris Doctor
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