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14 years
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Licensed in California for 14 years
State: California
Acquired: 2011
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Amanda Marie Cook's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2013
Estate Planning and 401K
Attorney Cook is honest and knowledgeable! I thought I'd never need to withdraw from my 401K before retirement but she was able answer questions that made me feel I wasn't giving my "hard saved" money to IRS.
Amanda Marie Cook's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I endorse Amanda Cook. Ms. Cook, Esq. has a good head on her shoulders; she gives very articulate and precise advice to individuals posing legal questions and issues. In regard to business and corporate issues I would not hesitate to recommend clients in the San Diego area to her for advice."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Cook is a skilled and knowledgeable practitioner, particularly in the areas of probate and estate planning."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Amana Cook is insightful and knowledgeable about estate planning law, and her answers in this community are always on point and well thought out. I would definitely recommend that you schedule an appointment with her if you need assistance in the San Diego area."
"Attorney Cook's advice is always consistent with the highest standards in Estate Planning. She is practical, professional and most helpful in giving clients and Avvo readers advice that is sound. She is a credit to the Legal Profession. I am pleased to Recommend her as an Estate Planning attorney."
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"I have known and worked with Amanda Cook in a professional capacity for almost one year. She has impressed me as dedicated to and professional in her work, timely in completing her projects, and knowledgeable and competent in the estate planning arena. I consider those three aspects to be some of the most critical, both by a consumer and a professional, in judging and selecting an attorney."
"I endorse this Attorney. It is clear from her contributions that she is well versed in the law and thoughtful to those to whom she provides her services."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Cook is a very knowledgeable probate attorney"
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"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the opportunity to read many of Ms. Cook's posts in this community. They are consistently well reasoned and organized. If you are in the San Diego area, she would be a great resource."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
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Experience
Honors
2013
Top Contributor, Avvo
2012
Top Contributor, Avvo
2010
magna cum laude, Michigan State University COL
2007
100% Merit Scholarship, Michigan State University COL
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Attorney, Cook Law Office
2010 - 2012
Associate, Cardin and Company, APC
2009 - 2009
Summer Associate, Office of Chief Counsel, IRS
2008 - 2009
Tax Clinician, MSUCOL Tax Clinic
2008 - 2010
Research Assistant - Constitutional Law, Michigan State University College Of Law
2008 - 2008
Judicial Intern, Michigan Tax Tribunal
Associations
2012 - Present
United States Tax CourtAdmitted to Practice
2012 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
2011 - Present
San Diego County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Heggstad Petition
Successful
Probate
9 months
Education
2010
Michigan State University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
Michigan State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2006
Michigan State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Luncheon
Tax Obligations for Fiduciaries - Basis
Publications
2013
Local Attorney Website
Estate, Medi-Cal, V.A. Blog
2012
James Publishing
Social Security Blog Articles
2012
Local Attorney Website
Estate, Medi-Cal, V.A. Blog
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Do I answer yes or no to this question and why?
29 Jul 2013
Q&A
If I draw up a contract myself, will it be legally valid?
09 Jul 2013
Q&A
If I'm separated from my husband and If I collect food stamps, how do we file taxes ?
08 Jul 2013