Lawyer M. Dawes Cooke, Jr., graduated from University of Virginia, B.A., with high distinction, 1976 University of South Carolina, J.D., cum laude, 1979, is now employed by Barnwell Whaley Patterson & Helms, LLC at 288 Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29401.

While being a member of Charleston County Bar Association (President, 1999-2000); American Bar Association; South Carolina Bar (Member, Board of Governors, 2003—); Federal Bar Association; American Board of Trial Advocates; American Association for Justice; American Judicature Society; Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute; South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association; Defense Research Institute; National Association of College and University Attorneys; American Society of Law and Medicine; American Health Lawyers Association; International Association of Defense Counsel; The James L. Petigru American Inn of Court., M. Dawes Cooke, Jr. is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing M. Dawes Cooke, Jr. as your lawyer, you should consider whether M. Dawes Cooke, Jr. offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if M. Dawes Cooke, Jr. has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though M. Dawes Cooke, Jr.'s office is located at Charleston, SC, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

M. Dawes Cooke, Jr. has been admitted in 1979, South Carolina, U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, and U.S. Supreme Court.. His or her practice areas include Alternative Dispute Resolution(15%); Medical Malpractice Defense(15%); Construction Law(15%); Legal Malpractice Defense(20%); Professional Liability; Insurance(10%); Products Liability(10%); Civil Litigation; Business Litigation(15%); Arbitration; Mediation; Litigation.

M. Dawes Cooke, Jr.'s college and law school education includes University of Virginia, B.A., with high distinction, 1976, University of South Carolina, J.D., cum laude, 1979. Other biographical background includes Member, Society of Wig and Robe (Clerk of Court, 1978-1979). Member, 1977-1979 and Symposium Editor, 1978-1979, University of South Carolina Law Review. Honorary Doctor of Laws, The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, 1993. Law Clerk to Hon. Sol Blatt, Jr., U.S. District Judge of South Carolina, 1979-1980. He is past president of the Charleston County Bar Association and a past member of the Board of Governors of the South Carolina Bar. He currently serves as Chairman of the South Carolina Commission on Judicial Independence and Impartiality. In addition to his leadership roles within the legal community, Cooke is active in civil society. He is past president of the East Cooper Breakfast Rotary Club and vice chairman of the Rotary District 7770 Gift of Life Board of Directors. Additionally, he has served on the board of East Cooper Community Outreach since its inception 22 years ago and was honored with the 2008 Stone Soup Award for outstanding service. He currently severs as president of the Board.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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