Stephen L. Cook

Stephen L. Cook

5.0
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 49 years

Foreclosure Lawyer at West Palm Beach, FL
Practice Areas: Foreclosure, Bankruptcy & Debt

Po Box 33114, West Palm Beach, FL

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015
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About Stephen

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Foreclosure 80%

Aggressive representation for Florida property owners. As an attorney with over 32 years of experience I have counseled thousands of property owners facing foreclosure. I have reviewed thousands of foreclosure matters and filed over 100 appellate cases concerning foreclosure. My clients deserve and receive an extremely high level of efficiency, economy and most importantly effective representation.

48 years | 1,000 cases

80%
Bankruptcy and Debt 20%

Consumer bankruptcy foreclosure prevention utilizing chapters 7 & 13.

40 years | 335 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes

Contingency

25%-45%

Pro bono

10 %

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 49 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1976

Member in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2015

Licensed in Washington for 43 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1982

Voluntarily Resigned

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2003

Location

Law Offices of Stephen L. Cook

Po Box 33114, West Palm Beach, FL, 33420-3114

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Stephen L. Cook's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Mrs. Doss | March 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

A+

Stephen is the best there is I must say. He listened to me followed through on everything we discussed a fought for me until the end. I must say I admired his honesty with me from the very first meeting, and that alone made me feel comfortable in the decision I made to hire him. I can't thank him eno...ugh!!

Posted by Karl | March 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Helped me get rid of credit cards and 2nd mortgage!

Stephen helped me get rid of my massive amount of credit card bills and to top it off my $50k balance 2nd mortgage! I was even able to get the 2nd mortgage holder off the deed without paying them a dime, even after they garnished my checking account. Keep up the good work Stephen..

Posted by frank | October 24, 2011 | Bankruptcy & Debt

credit card defence

He was able to elimate all my detb , i had of 100,000.00 worth

Posted by Carmen | June 03, 2010 | Foreclosure

Stop the forclosure nightmare

My home was sold at a foreclosure in 4/26/2010. Mr Cook, law firm got my home back. Best to hire a Professional.

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Experience

Rating:  6.5 (Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015.

Public Reprimand issued in FL, 2015

updated on 05/24/2016

Public reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Reprimand issued in WA, 2003

updated on 03/03/2011

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Suspension issued in WA, 1995

updated on 03/03/2011

This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Sample of Legal Cases

502004CA000602XXXXMB LASALLE BANK V BRENDA J KELLER LEWIS

SUCCESSFUL FORECLOSURE DEFENSE CASE DISMISSED

502004CA000042XXXXMB BANK OF NEW YORK V DOUGLAS LAMKIN

SUCCESSFUL FORECLOSURE DEFENSE CASE DISMISSED

CHASE MANHATTAN BANK V GLEEN A BOOT

FORECLOSURE DISMISSED

501988CA008898XXRFAO DUVAL FEDERAL SAVINGS A V GERALD P O CONNOR

TWO(2) SUCESSFUL NON-FINAL APPEALS

DUVAL FEDERAL SAVINGS A V GERALD P O CONNOR

TWO (2) SUCESSFUL NON-FINAL APPEALS

501988CA008898XXRFAO DUVAL FEDERAL SAVINGS A V GERALD P O CONNOR

TWO (2) SUCESSFUL NON-FINAL APPEALS

501988CA002327XXRFAF HORIZON PROPERTIES, INC V C PARKS NICHOLLS 11-MAR-88

MAXIMIZED OWNERS OPTIONS

502004CA000042XXXXMB BANK OF NEW YORK V DOUGLAS LAMKIN

SUCCESSFUL FORECLOSURE DEFENSE CASE DISMISSED

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Education

1976

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

Law, Juris Doctor

1974

Cambridge University

Certificate Internat'l Studies

1972

University of Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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