Cook & Tolley is a multi-specialty law firm with a rich history of serving the legal needs of Georgians at the highest level for well over half a century. We believe that we’ve earned a certain degree of success and respect by instilling a solid foundation of leadership and acting with unyielding integrity and respect, from the very start.
Founded and continuously led by J. Vincent Cook, we’ve grown and evolved to become one of the most effective and esteemed law firms in the state of Georgia since our humble beginning in Athens in 1964. A highly-respected leader in Georgia’s legal community, Mr. Cook’s expertise in medical malpractice, personal injury and civil litigation spans over five decades. From the start, his relentless determination to pursue the best results for clients drives everything we do and is woven into the fabric of our firm.
Founded and continuously led by J. Vincent Cook, we’ve grown and evolved to become one of the most effective and esteemed law firms in the state of Georgia since our humble beginning in Athens in 1964. A highly-respected leader in Georgia’s legal community, Mr. Cook’s expertise in medical malpractice, personal injury and civil litigation spans over five decades. From the start, his relentless determination to pursue the best results for clients drives everything we do and is woven into the fabric of our firm.
Throughout our history, only one lawyer has exhibited the levels of expertise, integrity and fortitude to earn sustained co-billing in our name. Joining the firm in 1976, Edward Tolley rose to become one of the preeminent criminal defense lawyers in the state, as well as a renowned civil and business litigator. Highly esteemed by his peers, Mr. Tolley is often sought out by other lawyers to help litigate their clients’ cases. The modeled leadership exhibited by both Mr. Tolley and Mr. Cook has proven to be instrumental to our stability and success.
Throughout our history, only one lawyer has exhibited the levels of expertise, integrity and fortitude to earn sustained co-billing in our name. Joining the firm in 1976, Edward Tolley rose to become one of the preeminent criminal defense lawyers in the state, as well as a renowned civil and business litigator. Highly esteemed by his peers, Mr. Tolley is often sought out by other lawyers to help litigate their clients’ cases. The modeled leadership exhibited by both Mr. Tolley and Mr. Cook has proven to be instrumental to our stability and success.
This time-tested slogan perfectly sums up what we know to be true about our firm. The experience and expertise that we’ve gathered in key areas of the law is unmatched. Our competency and effectiveness, and the fair and ethical ways that we practice law has earned the highest levels of respect, from our clients, our peers, and our community. And when the time comes to fight, we fight to win for our clients. Our toughness and tenacity is simply unrivaled.
This time-tested slogan perfectly sums up what we know to be true about our firm. The experience and expertise that we’ve gathered in key areas of the law is unmatched. Our competency and effectiveness, and the fair and ethical ways that we practice law has earned the highest levels of respect, from our clients, our peers, and our community. And when the time comes to fight, we fight to win for our clients. Our toughness and tenacity is simply unrivaled.
Basing our firm in the quintessential college town of Athens – home of the University of Georgia and our beloved Bulldogs – has allowed us to remain energized, focused and grounded. The pleasant pace of life that this area provides, and the friends, neighbors and community that share our mutual respect drives us to operate at the very highest level. Yet we are no small-town firm. Our reach and influence extends miles beyond our region. From Atlanta to Savannah, Columbus to Valdosta, Augusta to Albany, and all points in between, Cook & Tolley has come to be revered across Georgia for our unyielding persistence and unmatched skill in several key areas of the law.
Basing our firm in the quintessential college town of Athens – home of the University of Georgia and our beloved Bulldogs – has allowed us to remain energized, focused and grounded. The pleasant pace of life that this area provides, and the friends, neighbors and community that share our mutual respect drives us to operate at the very highest level. Yet we are no small-town firm. Our reach and influence extends miles beyond our region. From Atlanta to Savannah, Columbus to Valdosta, Augusta to Albany, and all points in between, Cook & Tolley has come to be revered across Georgia for our unyielding persistence and unmatched skill in several key areas of the law.
Cook & Tolley’s lawyers and experienced support staff all play vital roles that contribute to our progress and success as a firm. Each individual is selected and valued for their unique skill set, the quality of their character, and their ability to effectively collaborate with our team. Ours is a family environment, a multigenerational practice that rewards hard work, perseverance and commitment. Each of us, no matter what role we play, believes that when we join this firm, we are answering a call to serve.
Cook & Tolley’s lawyers and experienced support staff all play vital roles that contribute to our progress and success as a firm. Each individual is selected and valued for their unique skill set, the quality of their character, and their ability to effectively collaborate with our team. Ours is a family environment, a multigenerational practice that rewards hard work, perseverance and commitment. Each of us, no matter what role we play, believes that when we join this firm, we are answering a call to serve.
When we pause to survey what we’ve accomplished over the years, we do so with fondness, pride and humility. But we know that resting on our laurels is not the way to preserve and grow our legacy. Ongoing respect, success and prosperity will only be earned if we continue to look to our past for guidance and inspiration, adapt to challenges that arise in the present, seize new opportunities to shape our future, and above all, continue to seek the very best results for our clients.
When we pause to survey what we’ve accomplished over the years, we do so with fondness, pride and humility. But we know that resting on our laurels is not the way to preserve and grow our legacy. Ongoing respect, success and prosperity will only be earned if we continue to look to our past for guidance and inspiration, adapt to challenges that arise in the present, seize new opportunities to shape our future, and above all, continue to seek the very best results for our clients.
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