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Thomas Stoddard Cook
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Biography
I come to Calhoon & Associates with over 29 years experience as an attorney representing injured workers in Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability cases. I am rated AV® Preeminent ™ Peer Review Rated, which is the highest ethical and competency rating rarely given by Martindale-Hubbell, the 140 year old lawyer rating service and was selected as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer®.
For four years, I served as the Director of the Pennsylvania Bureau of Workers’ Compensation where I supervised the entire workers’ compensation system in Pennsylvania, including hiring judges, supervising insurance companies and self-insured employers, and making the litigation process quicker.
In my spare time, I enjoy kayaking and fishing on the beautiful Susquehanna River with my two sons. I am an active musician currently playing mandolin with the Harrisburg Mandolin Ensemble and mandolin with the Horst Brothers, a Lancaster County Bluegrass Gospel group. I also play the mandolin banjo in the annual New Year's Day Mummers Parade in Philadelphia with the Greater Overbrook String Band.
The Central Pennsylvania Business Journal named me as one of the " Best Lawyers 2014" in the area of Claimants' Workers Compensation Practice
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Licensed in New York for 46 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 44 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Location
Calhoon & Kaminsky, PC
2411 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17110
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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by anonymous | January 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Very professional
Tom was informative as to what was happening in my case. He always asked if I had any questions and provided answers. He explained what I would be asked in court and what papers I was signing. I felt active in the outcome of my case amd Tom delivered a very satisfying settlement amount to help me ge...
Posted by anonymous | September 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
An excellent and ethical Claimant advocate
I highly recommend Mr. Cook. He has represented more than once and consistently remained calm, professional, supportive and provided great guidance. With his assurance I was able to represent myself appropriately when called to do so. In addition, he made sure to address all my concerns and kept m...
Posted by anonymous | July 09, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great lawyer
Tom picked up my case when another lawyer left and I couldn't be happier that he did. It took two years for my case to be settled and it was a stressful two years but Tom kept me informed and was always able to answer any questions I had.
Posted by Ralph | December 15, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
!!!!!
Tom Cook was very personable. Answered any questions I had promptly and curtiously. His demeanor in the courtroom was outstandining. I found that I could lean on him for help and he was very understanding.
Thomas Stoddard Cook's Lawyer Endorsements
"Tom is one of the best Workers Compensation attorney's in Harrisburg. He ensures his clients get the result that they need and deserve."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Tom has been a staple in the workers compensation community for many years. He is knowledgeable, compassionate and represents his clients vigorously."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Attorney Tom Cook. He has a wealth of knowledge in the areas of workers' compensation and social security disability."
"Tom Cook is simply one of the best workers' compensation attorneys in central PA."
Matthew Kaminsky
Workers compensation lawyer
Melissa Leininger
Workers compensation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2014
Workers' Compensation Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2013
Certified as a Workers' Compensation Specialist, Pennsylvania Bar Association
2013
Workers' Compensation Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2012
Workers' Compensation Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2011
Workers' Compensation Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Attorney, Calhoon & Associates
2008 - 2013
Attorney, Schmidt Kramer, PC
1996 - 1999
Adjunct Professor of Law, Widener School Of Law
1993 - 2008
Attorney, Partner, Cook and Niven
1991 - 1993
Attorney, Hepford, Swartz & Morgan
1988 - 1990
Adjunct Professor of Law, Temple University School Of Law
1987 - 1991
Director, The Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, Bureau of Workers Compensation
1980 - 1987
Attorney, Galfand, Berger
1980 - 1983
Adjunct Professor of Business Law, Widener School Of Law
Associations
1987 - 1989
Governor's Workers' Compensation Rules CommitteeCommittee Member
Speaking Engagements
2014
Fall WC Section Meeting
Ethics
2014
13th Annual WC Conference
Course and Scope of Employment
2013
2013th Pennsylvania WC Conference
WC for Traveling Employees
2000
PA Orthopedic Society of Physicians
Medical Billing Procedures for Workers' Compensation and Social Security Disability Patients
1998
American Association for Occupational Physicians
Work Related Football Injuries
1997
Widener Law School
Workers Compensation Practice and Procedure
1990
Bureau of Workers' Compensation Conference
Workers' Compensation
1989
Temple Law School
Workers' Compensation Practice and Procedure
Publications
1993
Pennsylvania Medical Society
Workers' Compensation: A Guide for Pennsylvania Physicians
1987
Notre Dame Law Review
Workers' Compensation Psychiatric Claims
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can physical therapy make me pay an outstanding bill out of my settlement?
06 Jan 2015
Q&A
Can I sue my employer for gross negligence?
13 Dec 2014
Q&A
Is it legal for the employer/their attorneys to subpoena medical records from my personal physician in a workers comp case?
24 Nov 2014