Atty. John Francis Cox

Atty. John Francis Cox

John Francis Cox is a lawyer practicing corporate, mergers & acquisitions, private equity, hedge funds & investment management and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Indiana University in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Chicago Chicago 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About John Francis Cox at a glance

John Francis Cox is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Jenner & Block LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, chapter 11, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1995), Florida (inactive) (1996), Ohio (inactive) (1996), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1996). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 1995) and Indiana University (B.A., 1992). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Francis Cox is a lawyer practicing corporate, mergers & acquisitions, private equity, hedge funds & investment management and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Indiana University in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • John practices at Jenner & Block LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John Francis Cox's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

John Francis Cox is one of 5,840 chapter 11 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 11 attorneys in Illinois →

Mergers & Acquisitions

John Francis Cox is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Securities Law

John Francis Cox is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Francis Cox

Where is John Francis Cox's law office located?
John Francis Cox's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Jenner & Block LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Francis Cox handle?
John Francis Cox focuses on business, bankruptcy, chapter 11, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Francis Cox practiced law?
John Francis Cox has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did John Francis Cox go to law school?
John Francis Cox earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact John Francis Cox for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago Law School
- 1995
B.A.
Indiana University
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1995
Florida (inactive)
Admitted: 1996
Ohio (inactive)
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1996

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