Atty. Benjamin M. Cox

Atty. Benjamin M. Cox

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Profile Summary

About Benjamin M. Cox at a glance

Benjamin M. Cox is a Partner based in Wheeling, West Virginia, practicing at Herndon, Morton, Herndon & Yaeger. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, tax, and estate tax. Educated at University of Pittsburgh School of Law (J.D., 2010) and West Virginia University (B.S., 2007). Active member of Ohio County (Treasurer, 2011-2012), Ohio State, West Virginia and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Wheeling, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Practice Areas Explained

Benjamin M. Cox's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Benjamin M. Cox handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Benjamin M. Cox is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in West Virginia →

Estate & Gift Tax

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in West Virginia

Practicing law in West Virginia. Legal matters in West Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Wheeling are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate West Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in West Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in West Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Benjamin M. Cox

Where is Benjamin M. Cox's law office located?
Benjamin M. Cox's law practice is located in Wheeling, West Virginia. The firm is Herndon, Morton, Herndon & Yaeger. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Benjamin M. Cox handle?
Benjamin M. Cox focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, tax, estate tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
Where did Benjamin M. Cox go to law school?
Benjamin M. Cox earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.S., 2007).
How can I contact Benjamin M. Cox for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
- 2010
B.S.
West Virginia University
- 2007

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