Top Attorney – Michelle A. Cooke
Corning, NY WW/Press/– Michelle A. Cooke Esq., Attorney at M. Cooke P.C., was selected for inclusion in the Top Attorneys of North America 2017-2018 edition.
Michelle A. Cooke is a solo practitioner in Corning, New York with a passion for helping families through times of turmoil. She has extensive experience working with pare, children, and government agencies.
Although Michelle focuses on family court issues, she also handles landlord/tenant matters and drafting of wills. In addition to her private practice, she serves part time as an Assistant District Attorney for Steuben County. Previously, she spent four years representing the Steuben County Department of Social Services where she was involved in a variety of Family Court and administrative matters.
Examples of her Family Court issues are: Matter of Lydia C. 89 A.D. 3d 1434 (4th Dept. 2011) – Child Neglect/Abuse, Matter of Jeffrey v. Sprague. 103 A.D. 3d 1136 (4th Dept. 2013)- Child Support, Matter of Gilman v. Gilman. 128 A.D. 3d 1387 (4th Dept. 2015)- Custody/Visitation, Matter of Waite v. Clancy. 2016 WL 445669 (4th Dept. 2016) – Custody/Visitation.
Cooke received her B.A. Summa Cum Laude from Niagara University and her J.D. from Western New England University School of Law. She is a member of the New York State Bar. She has been recognized as one of the 10 Best Client Satisfaction 10 Best Female Attorney by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys.
The Top Attorneys of North America, a New York based publication, distinguishes and profiles leading attorneys who demonstrate recognizable success and leadership in their field. The directory is valued for promoting an awareness of individual accomplishments and achievement within the North American legal community.