Brian J. Cooke, Simmons Hanly Conroy Attorney

Brian J. Cooke

Mesothelioma Lawyer and U.S. Marine Corps Veteran

Brian J. Cooke is a mesothelioma attorney with Simmons Hanly Conroy and a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Thanks in part to his military service, Brian is in tune with many of the issues that veterans with mesothelioma face. Brian and his team work tirelessly to secure compensation for those with this rare and deadly cancer.

A Seasoned Attorney Helping U.S. Veterans

Brian Cooke is a long-serving attorney with Simmons Hanly Conroy, having joined the firm in 2004. He pursues compensation for those who developed mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos decades earlier.

Prior to his work at the firm, Brian graduated from the University of Missouri Columbia’s School of Law and served two tours of duty as a U.S. Marine.

As an attorney, Brian is no stranger to helping those who have been wronged — specifically U.S. veterans with service-related injuries like mesothelioma. This cancer has impacted thousands of veterans through no fault of their own, and Brian works to support them.

“Every client gets my card and I make sure to run a pen right underneath my cell phone number before I hand it to them. They are not just allowed to call me; they are encouraged.”

Brian J. Cooke, Simmons Hanly Conroy Attorney

Brian Cooke, Asbestos Lawyer & Marine Corps Veteran

Brian's Military Service History

Both legal and military service ran in Brian’s blood. His parents served in Vietnam and other relatives served as judges and attorneys.

During his time in the Marines, Brian was a company commander and a prosecutor, serving in Iraq and other countries.

Today, Brian uses his experience as a proud U.S. Marine to truly understand what fellow U.S. veterans with mesothelioma are going through.

Get a free legal case review now to find out if you can

work with the mesothelioma attorneys in our network.

Brian's Work as a Mesothelioma Lawyer

Brian is proud to help mesothelioma patients from all walks of life pursue justice and compensation from the companies who harmed them.

He and his team work tirelessly to build cases on their clients’ behalf, with minimal extra stress for the patient or their family.

Like the other attorneys at Simmons Hanly Conroy, Brian also works on a contingency basis. This means they charge upfront fees and put the patients’ needs first.

In addition to handling mesothelioma lawsuits, Brian continues to help fellow veterans, providing legal aid on a pro bono basis.

"To me, [working on a contingency basis] means there aren’t just little pockets of time when I’m available. It’s 24/7. I work for my clients.”

Brian J. Cooke, Simmons Hanly Conroy Attorney

Brian Cooke, Asbestos Lawyer & Marine Corps Veteran

Brian's Awards & Honors

  • First U.S. attorney to argue a case before the Central Criminal Court of Iraq
  • Named as an Illinois Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers magazine (2016-2020)
  • Received the Spirit of Justice Award from the St. Louis Bar Association (2011)

Get Mesothelioma Legal Help Now

The Mesothelioma Veterans Center is proud to assist U.S. veterans and families through the legal system. In many cases, veterans with mesothelioma have been able to recover life-changing compensation with our help.

Experienced asbestos attorneys like Brian Cooke are a crucial part of our team and mission. Brian and the other lawyers we partner with make the legal process easier for U.S. veterans and loved ones, allowing them to recover the financial restitution they need.

Call (877) 450-8973 or get a free case review to find out if

you can work with the asbestos lawyers in our network.