Atty. Douglas Michael Cox

Atty. Douglas Michael Cox

Douglas Michael Cox is a lawyer practicing litigation, construction law, disability law and 1 other area of law. Douglas received a B.S. degree from East Tennessee State University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Chattanooga Chattanooga 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Michael Cox at a glance

Douglas Michael Cox is a Partner based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, practicing at Dreaden & Cox. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on personal injury, ssd, construction, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Tennessee U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee U.S. Federal Courts (1987). Educated at University of Tennessee Law School (J.D., 1987) and East Tennessee State University (B.S., 1984). Serands clients in Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Michael Cox is a lawyer practicing litigation, construction law, disability law and 1 other area of law
  • Douglas received a B.S. degree from East Tennessee State University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Douglas practices at Dreaden & Cox in Chattanooga, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Michael Cox's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Douglas Michael Cox is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Douglas Michael Cox is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Tennessee →

Construction Law

Douglas Michael Cox is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Douglas Michael Cox is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chattanooga are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee 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 Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas Michael Cox

Where is Douglas Michael Cox's law office located?
Douglas Michael Cox's law practice is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The firm is Dreaden & Cox. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Michael Cox handle?
Douglas Michael Cox focuses on personal injury, ssd, construction, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Douglas Michael Cox practiced law?
Douglas Michael Cox has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Douglas Michael Cox go to law school?
Douglas Michael Cox earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S., 1984).
How can I contact Douglas Michael Cox for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee Law School
- 1987
B.S.
East Tennessee State University
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Tennessee U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee U.S. Federal Courts
Admitted: 1987

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