After receiving his law degree from the University of Texas, Bill Cook was appointed the youngest judge in Texas at the age of 25. Following his experience there, he moved to Alaska and began working as an Assistant D.A. in the Anchorage District Attorney’s Office where he prosecuted 100 misdemeanor and felony jury trials. Following his work as an assistant district attorney, Bill accepted a position as an assistant attorney general in the Marshall Islands. While there, he advised government officials, served on the parole board, and authored immigration legislation. After returning to Alaska, he served as magistrate for the Alaska Court System and as counsel for the Alaska House Judiciary Committee before returning to a personal injury practice.
Since 1975
Since 1969
Since 1976
Since 2012
1982 - 2015
Law Office of William Dennie Cook, PC
private law practice
1981 - 1982
Alaska State House of Representatives
Advised the committee and Speaker of the House, authored legislation
1980 - 1981
Alaska Court System
Presided over district court cases, and also served as Divorce Master
1980 - 1980
Assistant Attorney General, Republic of The Marshall Islands
Temporary position - wrote new immigration laws, supervised parole board
1976 - 1980
Anchorage District Attorney's Office
Prosecuting Attorney - tried 100 jury trials
1969 - 1974
City of Lufkin, Texas
Presided over Municipal Court - youngest Municipal Court judge in Texas at the time of appointment
1969 - 1969
Los Angeles Co. District Attorney's Office
in Bureau of Investigation
1966 - 1969
J.D. (1970) | Law
internship at Texas Legislature
1963 - 1966
B.S. (1966) | History/Engllish
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
