Jack T. Cook, Esq.

Jack T. Cook is a partner in Morgan & Morgan’s Medical Malpractice Department, specializing in Medical Malpractice and Birth Injury litigation, including cases involving birth trauma, birth defects, brain damage, brachial plexus injuries, and stillbirth. Mr. Cook has national litigation and trial experience, having successfully tried cases to verdict from both the plaintiff's and the defense's perspectives. In 2021, Mr. Cook was named Managing Partner of Morgan & Morgan’s Birth Injury Trial Group. In 2025, Mr. Cook was named Senior Nationwide Trial Attorney for Medical Malpractice and Birth Injury.

Prior to joining Morgan & Morgan, Mr. Cook enjoyed acclaim and recognition as a skilled litigator and trial lawyer in both Medical Malpractice and Birth Injury litigation. Early in his career, Mr. Cook represented the interests of physicians, physician groups, and hospitals, but has since devoted his practice to the representation of injured patients and their families. In addition to Birth Injuries, Mr. Cook handles medical malpractice cases involving surgical errors, premature discharge from the hospital, pressure sores/wounds, negligent emergency room care, medication errors and failure to appropriately diagnose stroke, heart attack, blood clots, and infection.

“While most doctors, nurses, midwives, and mid-level providers provide medical care and treatment consistent with accepted practices, the unfortunate reality is that even the best doctors/nurses make mistakes, and those mistakes often have catastrophic consequences. Medical errors can be as simple as an omission or communication error or could be as serious as blatant ignoring of known risks. With regards to Birth Injuries, providers often adopt a “wait and see” attitude instead of taking decisive action to prevent injury. With regards to surgical errors, physicians often press forward with surgery in the face of known risks and dangers, and without informing their patient. Regardless of the reason, it is important that victims of malpractice find experienced and accomplished attorneys to help them navigate the difficult waters ahead.” -Jack T. Cook

Mr. Cook has been recognized and honored by Martindale Hubbell with an AV-Preeminent Rating. Mr. Cook has also been certified as a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization which is recognized as one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership in this organization is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts, awards and settlements. Mr. Cook is also a proud member of The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100, an invitation-only organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from each state or region who meet stringent qualifications as civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense trial lawyers. Selection is based on a thorough multi-phase objective and uniformly applied process which includes peer nominations combined with third-party research.

In 2021, Mr. Cook was recognized by both the Daily Business Review and American Lawyer Magazine for his efforts in representing and advocating on behalf of those suffering from mental health disorders and/or drug addiction. This included awarding of ALM’s inaugural Trialblazer Award.

Mr. Cook is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps having served in over 40 countries while deployed as a member of the Marine Corps’ elite forward deployed units. Aside from his practice of law, Mr. Cook is an accomplished singer and actor having performed dinner theater, theater and opera professionally, and currently fronting several bands. Mr. Cook is the co-creator of two wildly energetic children who bring inspiration and motivation to his daily practice of law.

News & Insights

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Recent Wins

Gerlach v. Holmes Regional Medical Center $27,000,000 Medical Malpractice 2025

Private Settlement $20,942,201 Medical Malpractice 2026

Private Settlement $20,942,201 Medical Malpractice 2026

Private Settlement $20,942,201 Medical Malpractice 2026

Private Settlement $18,750,000 Medical Malpractice 2026

Private Settlement $18,750,000 Medical Malpractice 2026

Private Settlement $11,500,000 Medical Malpractice 2026

William Duffey v. Janet Rogier $10,766,000 Motorcycle Accident 2025

James Feaster $6,100,000 Car Accident 2025

Estate of Jillian Prall v. US Acute Care Solutions $3,162,488 Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death 2025

Pitts v. Neptune $3,102,295 Car Accident 2025

Leonard Doyle v. Villages Rehabilitation Center and Nursing Center $3,075,000 Nursing Home Abuse, Elder Abuse 2022

Haugh, Michelle vs. Pirates Cove Adventure Golf $715,000 Slip and Fall 2024

Arthur Giannotti v. Mary Fabianski and Progressive American Insurance Company $565,000 Car Accident 2021

Jason Lawrence v. David J, Smith, Jr., M.D $496,437 Car Accident 2019

Private Settlement $375,000 Medical Malpractice 2026

Private Settlement $300,000 Medical Malpractice 2026