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Melissa Ann Cook
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Licensed in Texas for 19 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2006
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Location
Law Office of Melissa A. Cook, PLLC
805 W. 10th Street, Suite 201, Austin, TX, 78701
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Posted by Tiffany | August 06, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Wonderful, committed attorney
Melissa was wonderful to work with! She helped me through a particularly scary divorce and ensured that our decree included numerous measures to keep my son and I safe from my now ex-husband. She has helped me with many issues, big and small, since the divorce regarding co-parenting. I also really...
Posted by anonymous | October 31, 2012 | Family
Confident, Creative, and Realistic!
Ms. Cook was a godsend to my case. She inspired confidence that I needed to make it through one of the most terrifying times in my life. She provided creative solutions that have helped me become a better parent in addition to sound, realistic family legal advise. She put my children first and worked...
Melissa Ann Cook's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Melissa has a clear understanding how to effectively engage with CPS and how to help a client through the process of a case involving child abuse."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Melissa has a great understanding of Texas family law and is always well prepared in the court room. Melissa is a very well respected attorney who fights for her clients and cares about getting them great results."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the opportunity to work with Ms. Cook on several child abuse matters. She is an excellent and zealous advocate for her clients. She is always prepared and very comfortable in a courtroom."
"Melissa is an excellent attorney and I highly endorse her. She is a zealous advocate for her clients in court, as well as throughout the negotiation process. Melissa is also very well respected in the Austin legal community, and truly cares about getting the best outcomes for her clients. She remains professional and cooperates with opposing counsel on her cases, and in my experience she goes above and beyond to fight for her clients."
"I first came to know Melissa during her tenure at the Travis County Office of Parental Representation. Melissa and I had several cases together and several cases opposite one another and in either instance she conducted herself with the utmost professionalism and integrity while masterfully advocating for her client. Melissa and I have remained close friends and as her career propels her ever upward I remain convinced that she is one of the finer lawyers in the city of Austin."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Judge Suzanne Covington Pro Bono Service Award, VLS
2013
Judge Suzanne Covington Pro Bono Service Award, VLS
2007
Judge Suzanne Covington Pro Bono Service Award, VLS
2006
Joseph E. Hensley Memorial Award, University of Houston Law Center
2006
Association of Women in Law Scholarship, Houston Women's Bar Association
2004
Public Interest Fellowship, University of Houston Law Center
2004
LEX Award in Contracts, University of Houston Law Center
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Melissa A. Cook, PLLC
2013 - 2014
Associate Attorney, Law Office of Janet McCullar
2012 - 2013
Associate Attorney, Law Office of Garrett C. Higley, PLLC
2011 - 2012
Attorney - State Bar of Texas, Texas Access to Justice Commission
2009 - 2011
Attorney, Travis County Office of Parental Representation
2008 - 2009
Legal Relations Specialist, Texas Department of Family Protective Services
2006 - 2008
Mental Health Policy and Law Clerk, Hogg Foundation for Mental Health, UT Austin
2002 - 2003
Therapist, Providence of Texas Corporation
2001 - 2001
Therapist, Safe Place
2001 - 2003
Case Worker, III, Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
1998 - 2001
Program Director, Mesa Family Services
Associations
2012 - Present
Pro Bono College of the State Bar of TexasMember
2012 - Present
Wright House Wellness CenterBoard of Directors, Secretary
2010 - Present
College of the State Bar of TexasMember
2006 - Present
Volunteer Legal Services - Family Law ClinicVolunteer Attorney
2007 - 2009
University of Texas Graduate School of Social WorkField Instructor
2007 - 2008
Advocacy Incorporated Special Education Law ClinicVolunteer Attorney
2007 - 2012
State Bar of Texas, Disability Issues CommitteeMember
2007 - 2010
Austin Mayor’s Mental Health Task Force Monitoring CommitteeMember
Education
2006
University of Houston Law Center
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2001
University of Texas
Masters of Science
1998
Texas A&M University, College Station
BS - Bachelor of Science
N/A
Texas Christian University
Speaking Engagements
2012
State Bar of Texas Local Bar Leaders Conference
The art of philanthropy & fundraising for access to justice
2012
Pro Bono Coordinators Retreat
Fundraising and resource development: general principles and overarching ideas
2012
Poverty Law Conference
Hellooo—Where are you client?
2011
Local Bar Leaders Conference
Limited Scope Representation: Access to Justice Strategy
2011
Local Bar Association Presentations
Increasing access to justice for poor and low-income Texans
2010
Special education issues and juvenile justice system
Establishing a good relationship with your child client
2010
Governence of Non-Profit Organizations
Practicing Law and Wellness: Modern Strategies for the Lawyer dealing with Anxiety, Addiction and Depression
2008
American Public Health Association 135th Annual Meeting
Creating safer mental health treatment settings: A public health prevention approach
2007
South Texas Family Support Conference
Promoting Safer Practices for Children, Adolescents, and Adults with Mental Illness
2007
National Association of Social Workers-TX Annual Conference
Mental health-related legislation: How does it affect your clients?
2007
22nd annual conference on the prevention of child abuse workshop
The movement to promote safer behavioral intervention for traumatized children
Publications
2010
State Bar of Texas-Special Education and Juvenile Justice CLE
Establishing a good relationship with your child client
Languages
English