CEOs Of CNY: Richard W. Cook

CNY Business Journal (1996+), Sep 22, 2006

RICHARD W. COOK

* Title: Managing Partner

* Company: Hancock & Estabrook, LLP

* Education: J.D. from Syracuse University; B.S. from SUNY at Brockport

* Residence: Fayetteville

* Age: 56

* Family: Wife, Margaret; sons, Chris and Kyle

* Year began with the company: 1975

* Original position: Associate

* Year became CEO: January 2004

* Future business goals: Continue primary focus on providing high-quality, personalized. legal counsel and representation to our clients. Our efforts include the incorporation of the latest technologies as well as familiarity with the most recent developments in the laws affecting our clients.

* Business address: 1500 Tower 1, P.O. Box 4976, Syracuse, NY 13221

* Type of business: Law firm

* Products/services: Legal services

* Founded: 1889

* Locations: Syracuse

* Employees: 130

* Square footage: 40,000

* Key officers and titles: Hancock & Estabrook's Executive Committee members: Richard W. Cook, chair (leader of Banking & Finance Practice Group); Janet D. Callahan (leader of Appellate Practice Group and CoLeader of Litigation Practice Group); Michael L. Corp (leader of Trusts & Estates Practice Group); Raymond R. D'Agostino (leader of Health Care Practice Group); Steven R. Shaw (leader of Real Estate Practice Group)

* Phone/Fax: (315) 471-3151/471-3167

* Web site: www.hancocklaw.com