Atty. James E. "Jim" Cox Jr.

Atty. James E. "Jim" Cox Jr.

James E. Cox Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy).

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Profile Summary

About James E. "Jim" Cox Jr. at a glance

James E. "Jim" Cox Jr. is a employment, business, litigation, and energy attorney based in Greenville, South Carolina, practicing at Wyche PA. Educated at Stanford University (J.D., 2004). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy) (2026). Serands clients in Greenville, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • James E. Cox Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
  • James E., who practices law in Greenville, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2024
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

James E. "Jim" Cox Jr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James E. "Jim" Cox Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James E. "Jim" Cox Jr. is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in South Carolina →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James E. "Jim" Cox Jr. is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Carolina →

Civil Litigation

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

James E. "Jim" Cox Jr. is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in South Carolina →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

James E. "Jim" Cox Jr. is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in South Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James E. "Jim" Cox Jr.

Where is James E. "Jim" Cox Jr.'s law office located?
James E. "Jim" Cox Jr.'s law practice is located in Greenville, South Carolina. The firm is Wyche PA. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James E. "Jim" Cox Jr. handle?
James E. "Jim" Cox Jr. focuses on employment, business, litigation, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
Where did James E. "Jim" Cox Jr. go to law school?
James E. "Jim" Cox Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 2004).
How can I contact James E. "Jim" Cox Jr. for a consultation?
You can contact James E. "Jim" Cox Jr. 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 E. "Jim" Cox Jr. received?
James E. "Jim" Cox Jr.'s notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy).

Education

J.D.
Stanford University
- 2004

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
- 2026

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