Atty. James A. Cox

Atty. James A. Cox

Mr. James A.

Dallas Dallas 39 yrs experience 39 year
Call (817) 476-3712 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James A. Cox at a glance

James A. Cox is a Partner based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Jones Day. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, ip, class action, and whistleblower. Admitted to practice in Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Western District Court Texas Northern District Court Texa (1987). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1987) and Harvard University (A.B., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James A. Cox is a lawyer practicing business & tort litigation, e-discovery, class action & multidistrict litigation and 6 other areas of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • James practices at Jones Day in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James A. Cox's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James A. 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.

James A. Cox is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James A. Cox is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

James A. Cox is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →

Class Action

James A. Cox is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Texas →

Whistleblower & Retaliation

James A. Cox is one of 3,552 whistleblower attorneys indexed nationally. Browse whistleblower attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James A. Cox

Where is James A. Cox's law office located?
James A. Cox's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Jones Day. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A. Cox handle?
James A. Cox focuses on personal injury, business, ip, class action, whistleblower. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James A. Cox practiced law?
James A. Cox has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did James A. Cox go to law school?
James A. Cox earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (A.B., 1984).
How can I contact James A. Cox for a consultation?
You can contact James A. Cox directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James A. Cox received?
James A. Cox's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Texas
- 1987
A.B.
Harvard University
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Western District Court Texas Northern District Court Texa
Admitted: 1987

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