Overview

Orr | Cook is a Northeast Florida civil trial and business law firm based in Jacksonville and Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. The firm handles a wide variety of cases and disputes, but focuses primarily on complex matters. Those matters regularly involved "bet-the-company" cases, excess exposure cases, death or serious injury, punitive damages, class actions, cases attacking a professional's career, and several other matters that present significant risk. The firm's lawyers litigate cases throughout Florida's circuit and appellate courts, and in Federal District Courts located in Florida. While also litigating in other states, the firm provides general counsel, transactional and other business related services for their clients. The firm's focus is on successful results stemming from tireless effort.
Founded:
1953
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Practice Areas:
45
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
10

Rankings

Regional

Jacksonville

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1
Jacksonville
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Jacksonville
Insurance Law
Tier
1
Jacksonville
Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier
1
Jacksonville
Litigation - Construction
Tier
1
Jacksonville
Litigation - Insurance
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1
Jacksonville
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Firm Leadership

About Our Clients

We take the confidentiality of our clients' matters very seriously. As a result, we do not list our clients' information as part of any marketing. We represent several Fortune 100 and 500 national companies, small and mid-size companies, and any individuals who have been aggrieved in regard to a significant or complex matter.

Rankings

Regional

Jacksonville

Tier
1
Jacksonville
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Jacksonville
Insurance Law
Tier
1
Jacksonville
Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier
1
Jacksonville
Litigation - Construction
Tier
1
Jacksonville
Litigation - Insurance
Tier
1
Jacksonville
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Tier
2
Jacksonville
Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
Tier
2
Jacksonville
Construction Law
Tier
2
Jacksonville
Employment Law - Individuals
Tier
2
Jacksonville
Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
Tier
2
Jacksonville
Litigation - Real Estate
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2
Jacksonville
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
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2
Jacksonville
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
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2
Jacksonville
Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier
3
Jacksonville
Appellate Practice
Tier
3
Jacksonville
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
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3
Jacksonville
Corporate Law
Tier
3
Jacksonville
Health Care Law
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3
Jacksonville
Litigation - Health Care
Tier
3
Jacksonville
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier
3
Jacksonville
Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants

Practice Areas

Orr Cook has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 21 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Appellate Practice
  • Arbitration
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Civil Rights Law
  • Commercial Finance Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
  • Community Association Law
  • Construction Law
  • Consumer Law
  • Copyright Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
  • Employment Law - Individuals
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Equipment Finance Law
  • Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law
  • First Amendment Law
  • Health Care Law
  • Insurance Law
  • Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Litigation - Banking and Finance
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Litigation - First Amendment
  • Litigation - Health Care
  • Litigation - Insurance
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Litigation - Patent
  • Litigation - Real Estate
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
  • Mediation
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Qui Tam Law
  • Real Estate Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Orr Cook proudly has 10 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Client Comments

A strong relationship between a client and their law firm is key to achieving the best possible outcomes. Open communication, trust, and collaboration ensure that attorneys understand each client’s unique goals and needs. Choosing the right firm means finding a team with the experience, knowledge, and dedication to guide you through every stage of the legal process.
Client comments reflect personal opinions and individual experiences. Every case is different, and outcomes depend on specific facts and circumstances. Past results and testimonials do not guarantee similar outcomes in future matters. For personalized legal advice, consult directly with an experienced attorney who can evaluate your specific situation and provide tailored guidance.
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Awards

Orr Cook is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Orr Cook has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Orr Cook continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
U.S. News & World Report, Best Law Firms

Offices & Contacts

Jacksonville, FL
The Bank Of America Tower, Suite 1675
50 North Laura Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
United States
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
The Veranda Building, Suite 302
818 A1A North
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
United States
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