Chad Cook

Chad Cook joined Beasley Allen in 2000. He currently works on investigating new drugs and medical devices that potentially threaten consumers.

Chad oversees the firm’s pro bono work, driven by his passion for giving back to the community. He believes that pro bono efforts are vital for the legal profession to contribute to society. In his role, Chad ensures that all lawyers and staff are informed about available pro bono opportunities and encourages participation. He also collaborates with clients to identify pro bono cases the firm can handle, matching these cases with lawyers who have the right experience and skills.

He has been recognized as one of the NTLA Top 100 Trial Lawyers and is AV Rated. Chad has shown leadership as a past president of the Montgomery County Association for Justice (MCAJ) and has contributed to legal education by teaching at Faulkner University and serving on the Legal Studies Advisory Committee. In 2024, he was honored with the firm’s Chad Stewart Award. This award celebrates Chad Stewart’s dedication to service, family, and the practice of law, recognizing a lawyer who exemplifies these qualities in their professional and personal life.

Chad has been instrumental in several high-profile cases. He is one of only 11 lawyers nationwide selected to serve on the Plaintiffs Steering Committee for the Fosamax Products Liability Litigation (MDL 2243), which addresses femur fracture injuries linked to the drug, under the oversight of U.S. District Judge Garrett E. Brown Jr. in New Jersey. Previously, Chad played a significant role on the Plaintiff’s Discovery Committee for the earlier Fosamax litigation (MDL-1789) in New York, focusing on jaw osteonecrosis cases under Judge John F. Keenan. He also contributed to the Fosamax Science and Administrative Committees. Additionally, Chad has worked on numerous cases involving transvaginal mesh and bladder slings used to treat pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI), representing thousands of clients against multiple manufacturers.

He is actively involved in numerous professional organizations, including the Alabama Association for Justice, Alabama State Bar (serving on the Pro Bono and Quality of Life, Health & Wellness Committees), American Association for Justice, Christian Trial Lawyers Association, District of Columbia Bar, Montgomery County Bar Association, Montgomery County Bar Foundation (Board of Directors), and the Public Justice Foundation.

Chad loves spending quality time with his family and embracing the great outdoors through hiking and fishing. He is also passionate about serving his local church and actively participating in various community activities.

Education

Chad earned his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Auburn University at Montgomery in 1998. During his time there, he was an active member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity and represented the university’s first Mock Trial Team at the Southeastern Intercollegiate Mock Trial Competition. 

He then pursued his Juris Doctor at Faulkner University’s Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, where he made the Dean’s Honors List and received the Scholastic Achievement Award for Employment Law in 2001. Chad was also involved in Sigma Kappa Delta Law Fraternity and the Christian Legal Society. 

Licenses

• Alabama (2002)