$ 150-150 per hour
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Melvin A Cook
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About Melvin
Biography
I am a lawyer in Sandy, Utah. I have been practicing for about 15 years. I focus on family law, including divorce, custody, paternity, child support, alimony, property, adoptions, and guardianships. I also do disability cases, worker's compensation cases and estate planning. I would be happy to assist you with any of your legal needs.
For help with your divorce, see me for a free consult. For disability cases, no fee unless you win.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
30%
28 years | 162 cases
Social Security & Disability
30%
28 years | 167 cases
Estate Planning
25%
28 years | 31 cases
Workers Compensation
15%
28 years | 21 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
30%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2017
Licenses
Licensed in Utah for 29 years
State: Utah
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Online Presence
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Posted by Giselle | February 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Alimony
Honest, caring and knowledgeable lawyer
My ex-husband wanted to take advantage of me because of my deafness, and inability to communicate correctly. We were separated for more than 5 years, I do not have job. He told the judge that he was crazy and he was determined to make me pay Alimony to him, because he says that I had, or have a go...
Melvin A Cook's Lawyer Endorsements
"I've known Mr. Cook for more than 20 years. He's a very good attorney but also a very good person. That's a great combination."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I've known Mel Cook for nearly two decades. Mel has always been trustworthy and of sound character."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"As an attorney myself, I see firsthand the difference between the quality attorney who genuinely cares for his clients, and those that do not. Mel Cook cares about his clients, he is experienced and does excellent work advocating for his clients' interests. Mel also mentored me when I was a young attorney fresh out of law school, the experience and wisdom he conveyed to me is unmatched! I highly recommend Mel Cook!"
"There are, in my experience, few divorce and family law attorneys who care about clients and whom you can trust. Mel Cook cares. I trust Mel."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mel is knowledgeable, personable and engaging. He works hard to ensure that his clients receive the maximum benefits they are entitled to. I have no hesitation recommending people to him."
Nicholas Gottwald
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jul 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Mel's experience comes through in his work."
"I recommend Mel Cook for social security claims. He undestands the law, and cares about his clients."
"I endorse Mr. Cook. He is an excellent lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
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Experience
Honors
2002
Pro Bono, Davis County
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Partner, Pearson, Butler, Carson, & Cook, PLLC
2003 - 2010
Attorney, Law Office of Melvin A. Cook
2003 - 2010
Partner, Nelson, Cook, & Taylor
2000 - 2003
Attorney, Bean & Smedley, LLC
Associations
2013 - Present
National Organization of Social Security Claimant's Representatives (NOSSCR)
2010 - Present
Utah Association for Justice
2003 - Present
Family Law Section Of Utah State Bar
2003 - Present
Estate Planning Section of Utah State Bar
1996 - Present
Utah State BarAttorney
Sample of Legal Cases
Carr v Cook
Won sole custody of child for father
Haney v Crocker
Won change of custody settlement for father
Jiron v Seal
Won primary custody for father
Phillips v Redwood Industries
Won large settlement for client
Shores v Andrus Transportation
Won permanent total disability benefits for client
Shores v Andrus Transportation
Won permanent total disability benefits for client
Tarr v Central Refrigerated Service, Inc.
Obtained very favorable settlement for client
Cook v Cook
Won agree upon change of custody for father
Robison v Robison
Won custody modification for father
Maass v Lifetime Products
Won (settlement) permanent total disability benefits for client
Education
1999
University of Utah
MBA
1996
Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School
Juris Doctorate
1992
University of Utah
BA
Speaking Engagements
2020
CLE - Advanced Family Law
Complex Assets in Divorce
2019
CLE
Trusts from A to Z
2018
CLE - Estate Planning 101
Estate Planning
2017
CLE - Advanced Family Law
Complex Assets in Divorce
2016
CLE - Complex Divorce Assets
Dividing Equity Compensation in Divorce
2010
CLE - The Probate Process from Beginning to End
Probate
2008
CLE - The Probate Process from Start to Finish
Probate Litigation
Publications
2014
Utah Trial Lawyers Magazine
A Dog's Day In Court
Languages
Japanese
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
Melvin earned significant contribution points in 2017.
Legal Answers
Q&A
Does SSA have access to 1040 tax returns for SSDI CDR? I am not talking about earnings history. I mean 1040.
27 Feb 2019
Q&A
Can I collect money from a law suit without it affecting my social security disability?
27 Feb 2019
Q&A
What does this update to my SSA account mean??
27 Feb 2019