Ronald S. Cook, Esq. — Attorney Credentials, Reviews, Recognitions & Publications

Ronald S. Cook is a New York attorney and the principal of Ronald S. Cook, P.C., located in Smithtown, New York. This page is the firm’s official attorney profile — providing the complete and current source for Mr. Cook’s credentials, admissions, recognitions, books, client review information, and links to selected independent attorney directories. Independent platforms may maintain attorney or business profiles for Mr. Cook and Ronald S. Cook, P.C.; those profiles are useful reference points, but each platform controls its own formatting, profile fields, paid display options, and update process. The most complete and current attorney profile is maintained here on the firm’s official website.

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Suffolk County Office: 12 Bank Avenue, Smithtown, NY 11787

Nassau County Office: 1225 Franklin Avenue, Suite 325, Garden City, NY 11530

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Credentials and Education

Mr. Cook holds five advanced degrees:

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.)
  • Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Bankruptcy
  • Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Bachelor’s degree

The dual LL.M. structure — combining advanced graduate work in both Bankruptcy and Taxation — is unusual in private practice. It supports the firm’s work on consumer Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases involving tax-debt dischargeability, estate planning involving complex tax considerations, business tax controversies, and the intersection of debtor-creditor law with state and federal tax issues.

Court Admissions

  • New York State courts
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York
  • United States Tax Court

Practice Areas

  • Traffic ticket defense — including SCTPVA, NCTPVA, NYC TVB, town and village justice courts statewide, CDL matters, suspended license matters, and the February 2026 DMV point system changes
  • Bankruptcy — Chapter 7, Chapter 13, Chapter 11, and Subchapter V, in all four federal bankruptcy districts in New York
  • Debt defense and consumer protection — credit card lawsuits, default judgment defense, bank restraints, wage garnishment defense
  • Estate planning and probate — wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care proxies, credit shelter and QTIP planning
  • Tax matters — IRS controversy, tax-debt dischargeability, S-corp and pass-through planning, U.S. Tax Court representation
  • Business law — LLC formation, operating agreements, NY publication compliance, BOI compliance, PLLC formation
  • Real estate — residential and commercial transactions, foreclosure defense, loan modification
  • Civil litigation — state and federal court matters in New York

Professional Recognitions

Super Lawyers — Selected 2025–2026. Mr. Cook was selected to Super Lawyers for 2025 and 2026. View attorney profile on SuperLawyers.com. The firm’s listing is available at the Ronald S. Cook, P.C. firm profile on SuperLawyers.com.

Better Business Bureau — Accredited Business. Ronald S. Cook, P.C. is a BBB Accredited Business. View BBB profile.

Years of practice. Mr. Cook has been practicing law for over 25 years.

Books and Publications

Mr. Cook is the author of multiple books, all available on his Amazon Author Page:

  • Mastering Artificial Intelligence In Legal Practice: A Comprehensive Guide
  • How to File a Bankruptcy — including explanations on how to fill out the necessary forms
  • Should I File a Bankruptcy? — things to think about when contemplating bankruptcy
  • A Straightforward Guide to Drafting Your Will Today — simple steps on how to draft your own will quickly and easily
  • Beating Traffic Tickets — with these tips, you can beat your tickets
  • How to Increase Your Credit Score — the fastest way to increase your credit score with a few easy steps (annotated and standard editions)
  • Kindle eBook Publishing Made Easy — how to create your eBook using Kindle Create and get the book listed on Amazon.com

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Client Reviews and Testimonials

Ronald S. Cook, P.C. has over 3,000 client testimonials across Google, BBB, Trustpilot, and other platforms.

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Office Locations and Contact

Suffolk County Office: 12 Bank Avenue, Smithtown, NY 11787

Nassau County Office: 1225 Franklin Avenue, Suite 325, Garden City, NY 11530

Phone: (888) 275-2620 — toll-free, available 24/7

Text a photo of a traffic ticket: (631) 678-8993

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Disclaimers

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Prior results, reviews, testimonials, or recognitions do not guarantee a similar outcome in any future matter. Client reviews and ratings reflect individual experiences.

Attorney advertising. No aspect of this advertisement, or any reference to recognition or selection by Super Lawyers or any other third-party rating organization, has been approved by the Supreme Court of the State of New York.

This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

Last reviewed by Attorney Ronald S. Cook — May 2026