Thomas Stoddard Cook

Thomas Stoddard Cook

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 46 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Harrisburg, PA
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Social Security

2411 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 46 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1979

Delinquent

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 44 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1981

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Calhoon & Kaminsky, PC

2411 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17110

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Thomas Stoddard Cook's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Workers Compensation

Posted by anonymous | March 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Great lawyer

WC injuries and cases are rough. Thankfully I had Tom. Tom is respectful, honest, experienced, and thorough. He is also well respected in his field. Tom is a good person. He was helpful providing answers and fought hard settling our case for a good amount. Thanks Tom!

Posted by Marlin | October 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Workman's compensation case

Tom S. Cook, Esquire and the staff of Calhoon & Associates- especially his paralegal assistant: Lindsay Hahn provided careful and professional assistance to navigate the workman's compensation procedure as well as preparing the final paperwork to complete the compromise and release agreement. Interac...tion was prompt and courteous. The final settlement was fair for both myself and the defendant.

Posted by Barbi | October 01, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Well Satisfied..

Mr. Cook had taken my case for workers comp in October 2013. I was completely satisfied with the way he has handled everything from beginning to the end. I found his direction beneficial in dealing with my case plus the fact that he also acknowledged me for wanting to learn about it and allowed me ...to ask any questions I may have during the entire process. Mr. Cook and his team was beyond anything I would have thought in a lawyer/firm and I'm thankful and truly grateful that everyone was patient and pleasant with me throughout my case.

Posted by Barbara | June 30, 2015 | Workers Compensation

The Best Attorney I Ever Had.

Thomas has worked on my Social Security Case and a very difficult Workers Compensation Case. I have had the pleasure of him representing me for at least seven to eight years. He always kept me informed on any changes or what to expect on both cases. I trusted him with all my information and it was ve...ry relaxing to know that he was knowledgeable of all that needed to be. He also respond at anytime I have called him, and he kept me informed me at anytime. I really would advise clients to choose him to get the job done. He has the ambulation to take on a challenge and to concord it. I would do it all over again if I had to. I'm still involved with Thomas because he said once my client always my client. And until today I can count on him to do or be there for me and my difficult situations that ever arise in my life. Thank You Thomas for all your service.

Posted by Pearl | April 07, 2015 | Workers Compensation

THIS IS THE Attorney for you!!!!!

if you need a well informed, qualified attorney Mr. Tom Cook is the attorney for you! I became a client of Mr. Cook's due to a work related injury. This man has always returned my calls even when he was out of the office, on weekends, if he didn't know an answer he got me the info very fast and acc...urately. He always treated me like I was the one in charge, every decision was my choice. He gave me excellent advice and was always kind and encouraging when I would get upset about the whole situation. I have been so lucky to Mr. Cook as my attorney and highly recommend him to anyone in need of an attorney.

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Thomas Stoddard Cook's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Kaminsky

Workers compensation lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tom is one of the best Workers Compensation attorney's in Harrisburg. He ensures his clients get the result that they need and deserve."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Francis Lafferty

Workers compensation lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in 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."

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Megan Henry

Workers compensation lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dennis Kergick

Workers compensation lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse Attorney Tom Cook. He has a wealth of knowledge in the areas of workers' compensation and social security disability."

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Ronald Calhoon

Workers compensation lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tom Cook is simply one of the best workers' compensation attorneys in central PA."

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Matthew Kaminsky

Workers compensation lawyer

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Melissa Leininger

Workers compensation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

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 Committee

Committee 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

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