Jeffrey M. Cook

Jeffrey M. Cook

also known as J.M. Cook

4.9
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 27 years

Chapter 11 bankruptcy Lawyer at Raleigh, NC
Practice Areas: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy & Debt, General Practice

5886 Faringdon Place, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC

About Jeffrey

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy 75%

I have worked as senior staff attorney for the Bankruptcy Administrator for 8 years and before starting my practice representing debtors and creditors under Chapter 11.

26 years | 300 cases

75%
Bankruptcy and Debt 10%

After many years experience reviewing cases in bankruptcy, I now work at helping people and businesses reform and reorganize their debt outside of bankruptcy, still having bankruptcy available as an option.

18 years

10%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 10%

As Senior Staff Attorney to the Bankruptcy Administrator, I reveiwed cases for abuse and prosecuted for such. I now represent individuals and businesses as debtors and creditors in Chapter 7.

26 years

10%
General Practice 5%

Though bankruptcy currently makes up the bulk of my practice, I have practiced in many other areas including taxation, corporations, estates, criminal defense, civil litigation and appellate work. As such, I still represent clients from time to time in these areas.

28 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 90 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-275 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 27 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Rhode Island for 27 years

State: Rhode Island

Acquired: 1998

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

J.M. Cook, P.A.

5886 Faringdon Place, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC, 27609-3932

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Jeffrey M. Cook's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by David | April 27, 2011 | Bankruptcy & Debt

The Best Bankruptcy Advocate in NC and Our Warrior

Jeff Cook was the only person who was willing to help us through our financial crisis when no one else gave us any hope. We had seen many attorneys before finally finding Jeff Cook. These attorneys gave us poor advice, little hope, and almost destroyed us by filing the wrong type of case and giving u...s the wrong advice. Jeff devised a plan specific for us that allowed us to do what he taught us that bankruptcy was truly designed to do, and that is to save our home, part of our business and give us a new start. He took the time to fully explain our options and guide us through the whole process from start to finish. He understood that as individuals we might not fit into another attorney's cookie cutter expensive approach. As Jeff has guided us through this process, we have discovered that he knows bankruptcy law better than most. He is compassionate, caring, and a thorough professional. He expertly negotiated with our lenders and the court to find the best solutions for us. Based on Jeff’s past military and legal history, as well as our experiences with him, we would recommend Jeff Cook to anyone who needs a lawyer to guide them through any financial crisis. As a wise man advised us during our crisis, you really need more than just a lawyer or law firm, you need an advocate and a warrior. Jeff Cook is the best advocate and warrior.

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Jeffrey M. Cook's Lawyer Endorsements

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Akiva Goldman

Unknown lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jeffrey. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Marcia Stewart

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I send all my bankruptcy clients to Jeff. He is outstanding."

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Travis Sasser

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeff knows his bankruptcy law and procedure. He should be considered by any small business in the Eastern District seeking debtor's counsel. Travis Sasser"

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Walter Schmidlin

Litigation lawyer

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Travis Sasser

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer

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Marcia Stewart

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

N/A

Board Certified Specialist in Business Bankruptcy, NC State Bar

N/A

Board Certified Specialist in Consumer Bankruptcy, NC State Bar

Work Experience

2000 - 2009

Senior Staff Attorney, US Bankruptcy Administrator, EDNC

1995 - 2000

Associate, Narron, O'Hale and Whittington, PA

1984 - 1995

Senior Special Operations Engineer, US Army Special Forces

Associations

2007 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association, Bankruptcy Section, Information Technology Committee

Chairman

2000 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

Rhode Island Bar Association

Member

Education

1998

North Carolina Central University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

Rhode Island College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Activity

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