ABOUT US

More than a Century of Trusted Counsel

Founded in 1914 as Cook & Cook, Cook, Yancey, King & Galloway has grown from a small local practice into the largest law firm in Louisiana north of Baton Rouge. For more than 100 years, we have been at the forefront of the legal community in Louisiana and the broader Ark-La-Tex region, representing clients with integrity, skill, and a results-driven approach.

Our attorneys bring together exceptional academic and professional credentials with the practical judgment needed to achieve outstanding outcomes. Many of our partners are AV-rated trial lawyers with decades of experience in insurance, banking, commercial transactions, oil and gas, construction, and more. Whether managing high-stakes litigation or guiding complex business transactions, we provide both depth and perspective to every matter.

Cook, Yancey, King & Galloway

A Full Service Firm

Cook Yancey delivers comprehensive legal services addressing business, professional, corporate, and family needs. We combine top-tier expertise with the value of local pricing, serving clients at every level—international, national, regional, and local—across matters including:

  • Energy and natural resources (oil, gas, and pipelines)

  • Transportation and trucking law

  • Insurance defense and first-party claims

  • Labor and employment

  • Commercial litigation and real estate

  • Taxation, trusts, probate, and estate planning

  • Professional malpractice defense

  • Banking, corporate, and business succession planning

Our goal is seamless counsel—delivering consistent, reliable representation across the full spectrum of legal disciplines our clients require.

Regional Strength, National Reach

Cook, Yancey, King & Galloway represents clients across Louisiana, East Texas, Southern Arkansas, and nationwide. Our clients — including Fortune 500 corporations, regional businesses, closely held companies, and individuals — turn to us for sophisticated legal counsel grounded in experience and delivered with precision across practice areas.

Driven by Client Objectives

Our work begins and ends with our clients’ goals. Whether resolving complex disputes, guiding critical business decisions, or mitigating risk before issues arise, we provide strategic, disciplined representation marked by careful preparation and sound judgment. We value clarity, responsiveness, and results — earning trust through consistent excellence and follow-through.