Traci M. Cook

Traci M. Cook is a West Virginia attorney with the Law Offices of Kelly Reed whose practice includes personal injury, malpractice, consumer protection, and criminal defense. She has more than twenty years of legal experience and has worked on criminal matters from both prosecution and defense perspectives. Cook now represents plaintiffs in injury and malpractice claims while continuing to handle criminal defense matters. Her practice requires close attention to evidence, damages, procedural rules, and the practical needs of individuals facing serious disputes.

Cook earned a J.D. from the West Virginia University College of Law in 1996 and a B.S. from West Liberty University in 1992. In law school, she was selected to the Order of Barristers and participated in the Lugar Trial Association, including a winning West Virginia Invitational Lugar Cup team. Her academic and trial advocacy background supports a litigation practice in which persuasive writing, witness preparation, factual analysis, and clear courtroom presentation are central to effective representation.

Cook has experience prosecuting and defending criminal cases and representing plaintiffs in personal injury, malpractice, and consumer protection matters. Her work in state and federal courts has required her to assess competing accounts, organize documentary and medical evidence, prepare witnesses, and address disputed legal issues. This varied background helps her evaluate how opposing parties may approach a case while developing a strategy designed around the client’s injuries, legal exposure, or other significant concerns.

Traci M. Cook is admitted before the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and the federal district courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia. She belongs to state, local, and national professional organizations connected with litigation and trial practice. Cook combines long legal experience with courtroom training to assist clients in personal injury, malpractice, consumer, and criminal matters involving important rights and substantial consequences.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Law Offices of Kelly Reed
• Member, The West Virginia State Bar
• Member, West Virginia Association for Justice
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, Harrison County Bar Association
• Member, Monongalia County Bar Association

Licensed State

• West Virginia

Education

• West Virginia University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• West Liberty University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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