My name is David Cook and I am a Utah bankruptcy lawyer. I believe that when you choose someone to represent that it can be helpful to know a little bit about them, their background and maybe even a glimpse in to what makes them tick. So, I’m going to tell you a little about me and hope this information will help you to know me a little better, what I care about and who I am.
I am the youngest of six children, three older brothers and two older sisters. I grew up in Salt Lake City and I attended Ensign School, Bryant Junior High and East High School. I have to credit my father for teaching me how to work – although I didn’t feel thankful while he was teaching me. And I have to credit my mother for teaching me how to care about others. After High School, I served an LDS mission in Thailand for two years. After I returned home, I worked full time while studying Organizational Communications at the University of Utah and graduated with a B.A. in 1991. Soon after, wife, Nora, and I decided it was time for an adventure and we took our young family to South Dakota for law school. I graduated from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 1994. You might be interested to know that while there, I was the President of the Student Bar Association. After graduating from law school, we moved our family back home to Utah.
It was while studying in law school that I decided to become a bankruptcy attorney and I am glad I did. I felt then, and I feel now, that this is how I can make a difference for good in people’s lives. The stress and harm that results from unfortunate and unplanned financial circumstances can be life changing, threaten families relationships and threaten one’s health. The abuse at the hands of some creditors and collection agencies is inexcusable and intolerable.
Bankruptcy is a nasty sounding word. It has negative connotation in many circles. But, the fact is that the Federal Bankruptcy laws were enacted not to hurt but to heal the wounds of adverse financial events in people’s lives. I see the benefits, the relief and the healing that the bankruptcy laws can bring to those in distress every day. Helping people brings me great satisfaction.
I am currently licensed to practice before the following Courts:
Utah Supreme Court: Member since 1995
United States District Court of Utah: Member since 1995
10th Circuit Court of Appeals: Member since 2012
United States Supreme Court: Member since 2013
I am currently a member of the following Associations:
Utah Bar Association: Member since 1995
UBLF – Utah Bankruptcy Lawyers Forum
ABI – American Bankruptcy Institute
NACBA – National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
NACTT – National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees (Associate Member)
2nd Languages: Thai
For over 20 years and in more than 3,000 cases, I have helped good people, just like you, get back on track. I have represented people for other legal matters as well, but my main focus has been bankruptcy. I have the experience and understanding of the law to find a way out of the financial trouble you are in right now.
I would like to be your attorney. Whether you choose to hire me or not, there is one thing I hope you will remember and that is, you can be relieved from debt and there is hope for a better life.
Please give me a call at 801-281-3075 and let’s talk.
