James Vernon Cook

James Vernon Cook

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 33 years

Civil rights Lawyer at Tallahassee, FL
Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Juvenile

314 W Jefferson St, Tallahassee, FL

About James

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Civil Rights 90%

A civil rights practice representing plaintiffs in cases of police misconduct.

29 years

90%
Juvenile Law 10%

Representing children in institutional abuse cases.

33 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 33 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1992

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of James Vernon Cook

314 W Jefferson St, Tallahassee, FL, 323011608

Law Office of James Cook

Post Office Box 10021, Tallahassee, FL, 32302

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James Vernon Cook's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
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Posted by anonymous | October 26, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

star only review

Despite the fact that he did not have time to take my case, Mr. Cook went out of his way to write me back after I messaged him through AVVO. I was surprised that he even put the effort forth to present several legal theories which would help me to win my claim, as most attorneys would never do this.... His reputation as an attorney is a great one: he is known as an aggressive advocate for those who have been victimized by the police or correctional officers. Highly recommended!

Posted by anonymous | December 28, 2013

The Real Deal

In the midst of a heavy litigation schedule Mr. Cook made time to completely review a complicated police misconduct/civil rights case and give an expert opinion based on the law. It immensely helped our family and gave us peace of mind. He responded promptly to all communications. He was courteous... and caring, but was also very straightforward about our case based on points of law.

Posted by anonymous | November 20, 2013

Searching for an attorney for a friend.

I contacted this lawyer for a friend. Atty. Cook responded to my e-mail promptly, informing me that he was in contact with my friend by sending him the necessary forms to be completed. My friend states that Atty. Cook was willing and eager to do whatever he could to assist him. I can't complete the... rating at this time. So far I can Say Atty. Cook is true to his word.

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James Vernon Cook's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Noone

Civil rights lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Cook is an extremely skilled and professional litigator."

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Arthur Cherry

Civil rights lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"James Cook is an exceptionally bright lawyer. He has the ability to take on the difficult cases and make them work. I recommend him highly."

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Andrew Clifford

Civil rights lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James Cook is one of the most intelligent attorneys I've ever worked with and met. I wholeheartedly endorse him."

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David Abrams

Juvenile law lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. James Cook is an excellent attorney. He is a true scholar of the law and one of the most compassionate people I have ever met. His trial skills are among the best I have ever witnessed."

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Associations

2008 - Present

National Police Accountability Project

1988 - Present

NAACP

1982 - Present

ACLU

Education

N/A

The Florida State University College of Law

law

Languages

English

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