About Us

At Cooksey, we believe that effective legal representation goes beyond the courtroom. We are committed to understanding each client’s unique goals and developing tailored strategies that balance aggressive advocacy with practical, cost-effective solutions. Whether resolving disputes through mediation, arbitration, or litigation, we approach every matter with the same level of dedication and professionalism.

About Us

Serving Clients Since 1967

Broad Experience. Trusted Partnership.

Founded in 1967, Cooksey, Toolen, Gage, Duffy & Woog has built a legacy of excellence as one of Orange County’s most respected full-service law firms. For nearly six decades, we have provided sophisticated litigation and transactional services to many of the nation’s largest financial institutions, insurance companies, and businesses, earning a reputation for integrity, expertise, and results.
From our offices in Costa Mesa, California, we represent clients in matters throughout the Western United States. Our breadth of experience spans a wide range of practice areas, from insurance defense and business litigation to corporate transactions and creditors’ rights, allowing us to serve as a trusted legal partner across virtually every facet of our clients’ needs.

A Legacy of Trust

Leaders in the Legal Profession

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our AV rating from the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory — the highest distinction awarded to attorneys nationwide. It is a recognition that speaks to the trust our clients place in us and the standard we hold ourselves to every day.
Cooksey’s principals and staff attorneys are affiliated with a wide range of professional associations, including the Orange County Bar Association, the Southern California Association of Defense Counsel, the American Board of Trial Advocates, and the Association of Business Trial Lawyers. This deep involvement in the legal community keeps our attorneys at the forefront of developments in the law, ensuring our clients always receive the most informed and effective representation available.
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About Us

Serving Clients Since 1967

Founded in 1967, Cooksey, Toolen, Gage, Duffy & Woog has built a legacy of excellence as one of Orange County’s most respected full-service law firms. For nearly six decades, we have provided sophisticated litigation and transactional services to many of the nation’s largest financial institutions, insurance companies, and businesses, earning a reputation for integrity, expertise, and results.

Broad Experience. Trusted Partnership.

From our offices in Costa Mesa, California, we represent clients in matters throughout the Western United States. Our breadth of experience spans a wide range of practice areas, from insurance defense and business litigation to corporate transactions and creditors’ rights, allowing us to serve as a trusted legal partner across virtually every facet of our clients’ needs.

A Legacy of Trust

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our AV rating from the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory — the highest distinction awarded to attorneys nationwide. It is a recognition that speaks to the trust our clients place in us and the standard we hold ourselves to every day.

Leaders in the Legal Profession

Cooksey’s principals and staff attorneys are affiliated with a wide range of professional associations, including the Orange County Bar Association, the Southern California Association of Defense Counsel, the American Board of Trial Advocates, and the Association of Business Trial Lawyers. This deep involvement in the legal community keeps our attorneys at the forefront of developments in the law, ensuring our clients always receive the most informed and effective representation available.
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