About Us

The Cooke Law Firm's principal is Chris Cooke, a tax, estate planning, and business attorney. His office is located in Liberty Station close to downtown San Diego. Featuring free parking and an abundance of shops, restaurants, and stores, Chris' office is conveniently located in the heart of San Diego County.

Chris' practice areas allow him to provide significant benefit to his clients. His ability to assist with business and tax matters makes his office a "one stop shop" for individuals and companies looking to minimize professional fees and time spent on corporate and tax administration. His estate planning practice gives his clients the ability to solve personal matters, including the development of wills, trusts, and powers of attorney to allow for the orderly succession of their estate to their heirs. When necessary, Chris can resolve matters through appearing before the Probate Court.

Chris is a 1981 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. After earning a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) degree, he attended flight training in Pensacola, Florida. He was designed a Navy Pilot in 1982 and ordered to a helicopter squadron at NAS North Island. After leaving active duty in 1989, Chris continued to fly in the Navy Reserve and retired with the rank of Commander in June 2009.

While on active duty, Chris earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of San Diego School of Business in 1988. Chris later graduated from the University of San Diego School of Law. For nearly twenty years, Chris' civilian career included positions at Cubic Corporation, John Burnham & Company, Staefa Control System, TMP Worldwide, General Atomics, and General Dynamics. In early 2008, Chris left corporate life to practice law.

Chris is active in the San Diego legal, business, defense, and volunteer community. He is a member of the San Diego County Bar Association and belongs to three sections: Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law, the Financial Professional Liaison, and Taxation Law. He is the treasurer for the Irish American Bar Association of San Diego. He is a member of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), National Defense and Industrial Association (NDIA), and Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA). His volunteer efforts include serving as a trustee for Naval Academy Alumni Association and Naval Academy Information Officer. In 2000, Chris founded BSA Troop 170 and served for over ten years as its scoutmaster.

Father of four, all of Chris' children are interested in military service. His daughter is a Navy nurse, and his twin sons were commissioned in May 2011: one in the Army and one in the Marine Corps. His youngest son will be enrolled in a premedical school program and hopes to practice as a military physician. In November 2010, his first grandchild, a boy was born.

For over twenty years, Chris has participated in Olympic-distance triathlons. He also enjoys competing in both running and cycling events. Whenever possible, Chris enjoys spending time with his retired circus dogs catching frisbees and chasing tennis balls.