Sterling Cooke

Sterling H. Cooke serves as the Managing Partner at Higgs & Johnson overseeing all aspects of the firm’s daily operations. He previously held the position of Co-Managing Partner from 2021 – 2024. Sterling is the former chair of the Real Estate & Development Practice Group and has extensive experience and expertise in all aspects of real estate law, having practiced for over 30 years. His primary practice includes representing local and international real estate investors and lenders in connection with mortgage loan and construction financing and loan acquisitions, complex transactions involving the purchase, sale, refinancing, leasing and subleasing of residential homes, multi-family buildings, retail complexes, office and warehouse buildings and other commercial properties for individuals and commercial entities, and advising on a wide range or real estate issues including title commitments and title insurance, adverse possession, issues affecting title, easement and access issues, and commercial and residential foreclosures. His professional practice also includes, Commercial Law, Probate and Estate Administration, Maritime Law and International Financing transactions involving Bahamian registered ships and companies. · Higgs & Johnson