Sean H. Cook

Sean H. Cook is a Michigan tax lawyer, and partner at Warner Norcross + Judd LLP, who advises businesses, nonprofit organizations, closely held companies, and individuals on complex tax and business law. His practice includes mergers and acquisitions, business succession planning, trusts and estates, charitable organizations, and general corporate law. He counsels buyers and sellers throughout transactions, including structuring, due diligence, negotiations, and closing. His tax work addresses entity selection, ownership incentives, capital formation, and cross-border transactions.

Sean earned his B.A. from the University of Michigan and his M.S. in Taxation from Walsh College. He later earned his J.D. from Wayne State University Law School. His combined education in law, taxation, and business-related subjects supports his work on sophisticated financial and transactional matters.

Sean practiced as a Certified Public Accountant for nearly nine years before developing his legal practice. That accounting background strengthens his understanding of financial statements, auditing, tax compliance, and business operations. He advises tax-exempt organizations on formation, compliance, governance, and conversions from for-profit status. His experience includes acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, joint ventures, estate planning, charitable matters, and succession strategies for closely held businesses and their owners.

Sean H. Cook brings legal and accounting knowledge to clients facing significant tax, business, and estate planning decisions. He is admitted in Michigan and before the US Tax Court and US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. His professional involvement includes the State Bar of Michigan, American Bar Association, and accounting organizations. He has received recognition from Best Lawyers in America, Michigan Super Lawyers, and DBusiness.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Warner Norcross + Judd LLP
• Member, State Bar of Michigan, Taxation Section
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• Michigan

Education

• Wayne State University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Walsh College
  Master of Science (MS)
• University of Michigan
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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