Katherine M. "Katie" Cook
About Katherine M. Cook
Katherine M. Cook is a lawyer based in Baton Rouge, LA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2022. Katherine M. Cook is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Insurance Law
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Current Firm: Irwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels LLC
Education: Louisiana State University, BA, graduated 2017 and University of Georgia, BA, graduated 2011
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
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