Thomas Cooke - Houston, TX
Attorney at McFarland PLLC
Lawyers in Houston, TX
811 Louisiana Street Suite 2520 Houston, TX 77002
Updated: 04/01/2026
Attorney Information
Overview
Thomas Cooke’s practice focuses exclusively on eminent domain law, where he helps landowners maximize recoveries and protects their interests when they are threatened with a governmental acquisition of private property. Tom’s background includes both trial preparation and courtroom success – drafting and arguing critical motions in court, taking and defending depositions, and winning objection battles at trial on behalf of clients. At his prior firm, he successfully defeated dispositive motions in a $42 million trespass case.
Since joining McFarland, Tom has helped dozens of landowners maximize recovery and protect their interests. He regularly works directly with clients, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel to achieve favorable settlements when possible and secure jury verdicts at trial when necessary.
Prior to entering private practice, Tom served for two years as the clerk for the Hon. Sim Lake with the U.S. Federal District Courts, Southern District of Texas.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Selected for inclusion in Texas Super Lawyers “Rising Stars,” 2026
Education
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Legal Education
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The University of Texas School of Law,
Austin,
Texas, 2020
J.D.
Honors: Dean’s Achievement Award in Constitutional Law I & Criminal Law I
Law Review: University of Texas Law Review, Associate Editor
Law Review: Texas Review of Law & Politics, Articles Editor
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The University of Texas School of Law,
Austin,
Texas, 2020
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Non Legal Education
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Cornell College, 2015
B.A.
Honors: magna cum laude
Honors: Constituting America’s “We the People 9.17” speech contest (Winner)
Honors: Mock Trial Team: Captain
Major: History
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Cornell College, 2015
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Past Positions
- Trial attorney, Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing PLLC, September 2022 – September 2025
- Judicial Law Clerk for the Hon. Sim Lake, U.S. Federal District Courts, Southern District of Texas, September 2020 – May 2022
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 2021
Contact
811 Louisiana Street
Suite 2520
Houston, TX 77002
Phone: 713-325-9690
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.mcfarlandpllc.com
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