Adam Cook
Chelmsford,MA
Summary
I am actively licensed in U.S. District Court and Massachusetts. As a former Tax Examiner, solo practioner and most recently working with a national firm in several MDLs, I seek challenging opportunities that are well rewarded.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Attorney
Ferrer Poirot Feller Daniel
Dallas, TX
09.2020 - Current
- Remote Team counsel for claimants or claimant's estate injured by medical device or drug injuries
- Significant client interactions to resolve criteria and procedural issues for court filings
- Collaboration with 3rd parties, including court personnel, to remove settlement holds through phone contact, Zoom and Teams
- Actions include reviewing E-discovery using Disco, Everlaw and Relativity and working up proof for filing in MDL or state courts
- For deceased claimants reviewing estate documents, coordinating probate counsel and determining family structures for the most efficient route to clear for payment
- Conferring with Trustees for bankruptcy holds and ways to resolve disbursement issues
- Assigning tasks to staff, collaborate with partners and senior attorneys for best possible outcomes for clients
Law Clerk
Ferrer Poirot & Wansbrough Law Firm
Dallas, TX
10.2015 - 09.2020
- Company Overview: Ferrer Poirot Winsborough is a law firm specializing in pharmaceutical product liability claims for those who have been injured by a drug or device
- Tasked to obtain medical records from providers to substantiate claims, legal research of state privacy requirements and HIPAA rules to ensure timely records input
- Frequent client contact to resolve issues such as uncashed settlement checks, family histories, and document needs
- Investigate and find missing family members to complete proper disbursement
- Various attorney research assignments
- Ferrer Poirot Winsborough is a law firm specializing in pharmaceutical product liability claims for those who have been injured by a drug or device
Life Skills Facilitator, Program Administrator
Robin Hill Farm, Inc
Deering, NH
09.2010 - 09.2015
- Company Overview: Robin Hill Farm is a residential treatment and rehabilitation facility serving adults with traumatic brain injuries
- Responsible for each resident's rehabilitation program operations to ensure medical, state and guardian compliance
- Administered compassionate and confidential actions while staff assisted residents with activities of daily living and community involvement
- Accountable for program compliance with organizational policies, scheduling staff each period, resolving resident complaints and ensuring environmental safety
- Train staff and educate others in knowledge of traumatic brain injuries
- Reviews staff performance, making improvement recommendations
- Robin Hill Farm is a residential treatment and rehabilitation facility serving adults with traumatic brain injuries
Law Clerk/Associate Attorney
Sisti Law Offices
Chichester, NH
06.2004 - 08.2010
- Company Overview: Criminal defense firm representing high-profile New Hampshire-based clients
- Represented clients charged with felonies, misdemeanors and violations in the Superior, District or administrative courts, managing an average of 60 cases simultaneously
- Advocated criminal defense litigation for clients from complaint through bench or jury trial or resolution by plea negotiation
- Prepared position papers, analyzing unique legal or factual issues; Analyzed and identified factual issues in each case, prepared legal briefs, drafted subpoenas, and prepared pleadings
- Criminal defense firm representing high-profile New Hampshire-based clients
Volunteer Advocate
Voices Against Violence
Plymouth, NH
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Answered crisis calls, assisted with statistical input, attended restraining order court hearings as support person for victims
Tax Examiner
New Hampshire Department of Revenue
Concord, NH
08.1998 - 01.2001
- Reviewed NH Business Profits tax returns for discrepancies and errors
- Calculate tax owed or refunded, speak with taxpayers regarding return issues, utilize GAAP accounting principles
- Refer returns to appropriate departments for collections or refunds
Part-time staff
Pemi Bridge House
Plymouth, NH
01.1995 - 01.1998
- Supervising homeless shelter operations over-night and weekends
- Attended committee meetings and implemented goals
- Collect and compile statistical information for McKinney Grant, network with other income based social service programs along the continuum of care
Education
Juris Doctor - Jurisprudence
Massachusetts School of Law
Andover, MA01.2004
B.S. - Public Management
Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH05.1998
Skills
- Case Management
- Trial experience
- Oral debate
- Legal writing
- Ethics and Professionalism
- Legal Research
- Reviewing documents
- Court Procedures
- Legal Analysis
- Court preparation
- Proficient in Software
- Settlement Negotiation
- Document Preparation
- Civil Law
- Discovery processes
- Drafting Documents
- Civil and criminal law expertise
- Client Representation
- Civil Litigation
- Bankruptcy law
License
MA, BBO 659575
Timeline
Attorney
Ferrer Poirot Feller Daniel
09.2020 - Current
Law Clerk
Ferrer Poirot & Wansbrough Law Firm
10.2015 - 09.2020
Life Skills Facilitator, Program Administrator
Robin Hill Farm, Inc
09.2010 - 09.2015
Law Clerk/Associate Attorney
Sisti Law Offices
06.2004 - 08.2010
Volunteer Advocate
Voices Against Violence
01.2001 - 01.2004
Tax Examiner
New Hampshire Department of Revenue
08.1998 - 01.2001
Part-time staff
Pemi Bridge House
01.1995 - 01.1998
Juris Doctor - Jurisprudence
Massachusetts School of Law
B.S. - Public Management
Plymouth State University