For over two decades, Philip Cook has been a private mediator, court-appointed settlement officer, mediator and neutral evaluator. As both a neutral and as an advocate for litigants, whether representing some of the nation’s largest businesses or individuals, Phil has participated in hundreds of successful mediations. He understands the process, puts in the time to understand your case, and commits to creatively—and persistently—exploring all settlement options.
Philip Cook founded Cook Mediation in 2015, devoting an increasing portion of his time as a trial lawyer to mediating litigated disputes. Before that, beginning in 2004, he was a court-appointed settlement officer for the California Court of Appeal. Since 2006, he was a court-appointed early neutral evaluator and mediator for the Los Angeles County Superior Court. In 2015, Mr. Cook became a court-approved mediator for the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. Phil draws upon three decades of experience as a multi-state trial lawyer to understand and help resolve complex disputes.
