John J. Cook

John J. Cook is a Member in Memphis, Tennessee. His practice focuses on commercial transactions, estate planning and probate, tax planning and controversy, complex litigation, and bankruptcy. He also works in corporate and business law, commercial and business litigation, bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, and tax matters.

John earned his B.A. from Rhodes College in 1989, cum laude. He earned his J.D. from Vanderbilt University in 1994. His education supports his work with clients who need clear legal advice on business, estate, tax, litigation, and bankruptcy issues.

John is also a Certified Public Accountant in Tennessee. This background gives his clients added support in sophisticated financial matters. Before law school, he worked as a tax consultant and CPA with Deloitte & Touche, where he gained strong experience in tax and financial planning.

John joined BPJ in 2022. Before that, he was a name partner in two smaller law firms in Memphis, where he has lived for 47 years. He was also previously an attorney at Fulbright & Jaworski, LLP, in Houston, Texas.

John has been named in Best Lawyers in America© for Commercial Litigation, Tax Law, and Trusts & Estates in the Memphis area for 2025 and 2026. He is also recognized for his CPA credential in Tennessee, which adds value to his legal and financial work.

John is admitted to practice in Texas and Tennessee. He is also admitted before United States District Courts, United States Bankruptcy Courts, the United States Tax Court, and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. His bar memberships include the Tennessee Bar Association and the State Bar of Texas.

John J. Cook serves clients from his Memphis office at 130 North Court Avenue. He advises on estate planning, probate, business law, litigation, bankruptcy, creditors’ rights, and tax matters. His legal and CPA background helps clients address both legal needs and complex financial concerns.

Law Office Affiliations

• Member, Burch, Porter & Johnson, PLLC
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association
• Member, Texas Bar Association

Licensed State

• Tennessee
• Texas

Education

• Vanderbilt University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Rhodes College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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