Russell Scott Cook

Russell Scott Cook

also known as Scott Cook

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 22 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Austin, TX
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

919 Congress Avenue, Suite 1145, Austin, TX

About Russell

Biography

Practice Areas

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 22 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2003

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Russell Scott Cook

919 Congress Avenue, Suite 1145, Austin, TX, 78701

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Russell Scott Cook's Reviews

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7 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 24, 2013 | Employment & Labor

Working with Scott was perfect!

Recently, I had the pleasure of working with Scott on an employment case. His assistance and support were crucial in successfully resolving this very difficult situation. Having worked with a different lawyer before, I can say with all certainty that the right attorney can make all the difference. Sc...ott is extremely ethical and I knew exactly what to expect from him. Prior to committing to work with me he did a thorough review of all the facts to ensure that the case he commits to is with merit and he also wanted to understand my personal situation in great detail. Scott was always very responsive to any questions I had, but what I found even more helpful was his ability to give me specific advice rather than general “one-size-fits-all” responses like those I was getting from my previous attorney. This was very important to me to have this level of support from a lawyer. Scott really cares about his clients and wants to make a difference. It is essential for a client to have a lawyer who will make their difficult situation easier by giving you both the answers you need as well as the confidence that he will help you regardless of the timeline. Working with Scott was absolutely perfect and I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of an employment attorney.

Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2012 | Employment & Labor

Excellent Lawyer

I contacted Scott because a friend of mine recommended him. Scott said I may have a case against a former employer. I kind of forgot about things and contacted him over a year later. I should have listened to him the first time! In less than a month he had a check for me! The check would have pr...obably been double if I would have taken his advice a year earlier. The former employer hired the biggest, most expensive firm in Texas, and Scott still got me more than I expected. I tell all my friends to use him if they have any employment issues.

Posted by Ali | October 17, 2012 | Business

Expert Austin-based employment attorney

Scott assisted my business partner and I through a stressful time while we started our new company and our former employer was threatening legal action. He was extremely informative, helpful and even taught us a lot of guidelines we should be aware of that would assist us during that time, and our bu...siness growth in the future. We absolutely credit Scott with helping us get our little company off the ground and were very satisfied in the end agreement that was reached with our former employer. In addition he was always attentive, spoke to us in a way that was easy to understand and was straightforward with all facts. We would absolutely recommend hiring Scott, not only is he a great lawyer but also a great guy.

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Russell Scott Cook's Lawyer Endorsements

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Adam Loewy

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly recommend Scott Cook for any employment law matters. I have known Scott for over 10 years and he is one of the smartest lawyers I have met. He started his career as a law clerk to a Federal Judge, which is remarkable honor in the legal profession (I would guess only .0001% of new lawyers get to be Federal clerks). He has since developed a very successful practice in employment law. I have referred him clients dealing with employment issues to him and he has treated them with the utmost respect and care. I have personally seen him work wonders on lawsuits and win many very difficult cases. He is top notch. I would not use any other lawyer for employment issues."

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Christopher Kirker

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Cook is an excellent attorney who cares about his clients and works vigorously to protect their rights."

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Todd Leffler

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Scott Cook without reservation. Scott's expertise in Employment Law matters from whistle-blower retaliation, discrimination, and F.M.L.A. violations, to breach of employment contracts and trade secret issues has led to his success in litigation in State and Federal courtrooms throughout the State of Texas. His friendly, personable demeanor is matched only by his character and integrity. He is a formidable counselor and ally both in and out of the courtroom. I strongly recommend him."

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2011

Board Certification, Labor & Employment Law, Texas Board of Legal Specalization

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Owner, The Cook Law Firm

2003 - 2004

Law Clerk to Honorable Howell Cobb, U.S. District Court for Eastern District of Texas

1999 - 2000

Volunteer in Service to America, Americorps VISTA

Associations

2010 - Present

American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section

2010 - Present

American Association for Justice

2007 - Present

Texas Trial Lawyers Association

2007 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Labor and Employment Law Section

2006 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association

2006 - Present

Texas Employment Lawyers Association

2006 - Present

Austin Bar Association, Labor & Employment Law Section

Education

2003

University Of Texas

law

1999

University of Virginia

Bachelor of Arst

Publications

2003

Texas Law Review Farm Children as a Major Identifiable Subgroup Under the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996

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