John C. Cook
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John C. Cook
Biography
Outside of our families and our homes, our jobs may be the most important relationship we have. When you are having legal trouble in the workplace, or were just terminated, where do you turn? John Cook is the savvy negotiator who can get you that severance payment you really need. He’s the steady-handed counselor to advise you through one of the most difficult periods in your life. And, if you do need to file suit, he is the tenacious courtroom bulldog who can bring home the win.
John’s colleagues agree he is the go-to person for employees. Based on surveys of active Virginia attorneys, Virginia Business magazine named John one of Virginia's "Legal Elite" in its December 2004, 2005 and 2006 editions. "Super Lawyer" magazine selected him as a Super Lawyer in 2006 and 2007, as well as 2011-2021. John was named to the Washington Post's "Top Attorneys" list in the D.C. Metropolitan Area for 2013 and 2014, and to Northern Virginia Magazine's "Top Attorney" list in 2016. John has lectured frequently and published articles on civil litigation and employment law issues.
John is a recognized leader in the Virginia Employment Law Bar. He is a former member of the Section Council of the Virginia Bar Association's Labor and Employment Law Section and is the current co-chair and a former chair of the Fairfax County Bar Association's Employment Law Section. He has served as a mediator for the District of Columbia Superior Court and as a conciliator for the Fairfax County Circuit Court. John is also a member of the District of Columbia and New York State Bars.
John's practice emphasizes the representation of executives, employees and small businesses in employment law matters. A native of the Catskill Mountains in New York, John received his B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from Gettysburg College, where he was selected as a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He received his J.D. degree from The George Washington University.
Practice Areas
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Founding Partner Cook Craig & Francuzenko, PLLC
Year: Current
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Braddock District Supervisor Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
Year: 2009 - 2019
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Owner Cook & Kitts, PLLC
Year: 2007 - 2011
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Professional Associations
District of Columbia Bar Member (1989 - Current)
New York State Bar Member (Current)
Virginia State Bar Member (Current)
Fairfax County Bar Association (Employment Law Section) Former Member (Current)
Virginia Bar Association (Labor and Employment Law Section) Former Member (Current)
Publications
Facing Your Addiction Gives You Legal Protection (November 23, 2020)
Important New Employment Laws in Virginia START NOW Cook Craig & Francuzenko (July, 2020)
Get In Line Now For Your COVID-19 Vaccination (January 13, 2021)
New York Mets Fire General Manager for Lewd Pictures He Sent Reporter. Why Should You Care? (January 19, 2021)
New Virginia Law Protects Those Who Request COVID-19 Protection (May 21, 2021)
Ok, Mandatory Vaccination May Be Legal. But is it a Good Idea? (June 1, 2021)
Virginia Adopts First Coronavirus Workplace Safety Regulations Virginia Adopts First Coronavirus Workplace Safety Regulations Cook Craig & Francuzenko (July, 2020)
Landmark Supreme Court Case Holds that Title VII Protects LGBTQ Workers Cook Craig & Francuzenko (June, 2020)
Know Your Rights as You Return to Work Cook Craig & Francuzenko (May, 2020)
Huge Day for Employee Rights in Virginia Cook Craig & Francuzenko (April, 2020)
Virginia Enacts Sweeping Whistleblower Protection Law Cook Craig & Francuzenko (April, 2020)
When Your HR Consultant Needs HR Help (November 4, 2020)
Saturday is World Mental Health Day – Understanding Disability Accommodations (October 9, 2020)
Awards
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Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
Note: 2006, 2007, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
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Preeminent Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence
Martindale-Hubbell
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Legal Elite
Virginia Business Magazine
Note: 2004, 2005, 2006
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Top Attorneys in the D.C. Metropolitan Area
Washington Post
Note: 2013, 2014
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Top Attorney
Northern Virginia Magazine
Note: 2016
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Top Attorneys - Employment (Employee)
Arlington Magazine
Note: 2019
Education
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Gettysburg College B.A.
Year: 1985
Honors: Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society Magna Cum Laude
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The George Washington University Law School J.D.
Year: 1988
Speaking Engagements
Virginia Employment Law CLE, September 2020, Fairfax Bar Association
Virginia Employment Law CLE, September 2020, Fairfax Bar Association
Websites
https://www.cookcraig.com/
Cook Craig & Francuzenko, PLLC Website
https://www.cookcraig.com/covid-19-information-center/
COVID-19 Employment and Claims Frequently Asked Questions by Cook Craig & Francuzenko PLLC
Cook Craig & Francuzenko, PLLC
3050 Chain Bridge Rd, #200, Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 434-3510