Jay Cook

Specialties & Capabilities

• Standard Residential Closings

Languages Spoken

English

Cook & Tolley LLP is a multi-specialty law firm established in Athens, Georgia, in 1964. With over half a century of experience, the firm has grown from its humble beginnings to serve the legal needs of all Georgians. Led by namesakes Jay Cook and Edward Tolley, the firm prides itself on integrity, effectiveness, and strength, which are deeply woven into its fabric. The lawyers and support staff at Cook & Tolley believe they are answering a call to serve their clients at the highest level.

The firm is characterized by its motto: Experienced. Respected. Tough. This reflects their unmatched expertise in key areas of law, the ethical and effective ways they practice, which has earned them respect from clients and the legal community, and their commitment to fighting to win for their clients when necessary.

Cook & Tolley offers a broad range of legal services, including:

• Residential & Commercial Real Estate: Guiding clients through transactions, refinances, foreclosures, short sales, and LLC formation. They are trusted by many real estate brokers and lenders to provide certainty and finish the job smoothly.
• Business Law: Providing guidance for business owners on matters such as antitrust, business insurance claims, disputes, formations (corporations, partnerships, LLCs), contract disputes, corporate litigation, franchise issues, intellectual property rights, and mergers/acquisitions.
• Estate Planning: Helping clients protect their legacy through wills, trusts, naming powers of attorney, and estate administration, ensuring their priorities are reflected after they are gone.
• Family Law: Guiding families through sensitive matters like divorce, child custody and support, spousal support, and modifications, aiming for the best possible outcome with a balanced approach of toughness and peaceful resolution.

Beyond these, their practice areas also encompass Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Civil Litigation, and Nursing Home Abuse. Cook & Tolley invites prospective clients to request a consultation to discuss their legal needs.