Atty. John Michael Cox

Atty. John Michael Cox

Faculty Member and Instructor, Southern Regional Trial Skills Program (1997-1999; 2001; 2006) and Southern Deposition Program (1997-2001; 2013-2016), National Institute for Trial Advocacy; Visiting Faculty, Trial Advocacy Training Program, Louisiana State University School of Law, (1997, 2015); Visiting Faculty, Kessler-Eidson Trial Techniques Program, Emory University School of Law, (1998-2001, 2005-2008); Adjunct Faculty/Instructor in Trial Advocacy, Southern Methodist University School of Law (2000, 2003); Seminar Faculty, Texas Association of Defense Counsel, Trial Academy (2009, 2012, 201

Dallas Dallas 39 Years Experience 39 year
Call (214) 939-9000

Profile Summary

About John Michael Cox at a glance

John Michael Cox is a Member based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at John M. Cox & Associates, P.C.. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, construction, slip & fall, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Texas - (1987) and U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Western and Eastern Districts of Texas - United States Cour (1987). Educated at St. Mary's Law School J.D. (—) and Texas A & M B.A. Political Science (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Tort and Insurance Practice Section) State Bar of Texas Texas Association of Defense Counsel Defense Research Institute Dallas Bar Association (Director, Trial Skills Section, 2012-2016, American Bar Association. Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Faculty Member and Instructor, Southern Regional Trial Skills Program (1997-1999; 2001; 2006) and Southern Deposition Program (1997-2001; 2013-2016), National Institute for Trial Advocacy
  • Visiting Faculty, Trial Advocacy Training Program, Louisiana State University School of Law, (1997, 2015)
  • Visiting Faculty, Kessler-Eidson Trial Techniques Program, Emory University School of Law, (1998-2001, 2005-2008)
  • Adjunct Faculty/Instructor in Trial Advocacy, Southern Methodist University School of Law (2000, 2003)
  • Seminar Faculty, Texas Association of Defense Counsel, Trial Academy (2009, 2012, 2013)
  • Presenter/Instructor, Dallas Bar Association Trial Academy, (2011. 2013, 2014)
  • Director, Trial Skills Section, Dallas Bar Association (2012-2016)

Practice Areas Explained

John Michael Cox's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Death

John Michael Cox is one of 28,053 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Texas →

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.

John Michael Cox is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →

Construction Law

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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

John Michael Cox is one of 25,743 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Texas →

Product Liability

John Michael Cox is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 venue, 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 John Michael Cox

Where is John Michael Cox's law office located?
John Michael Cox's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is John M. Cox & Associates, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Michael Cox handle?
John Michael Cox focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, construction, slip & fall, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John Michael Cox practiced law?
John Michael Cox has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did John Michael Cox go to law school?
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How can I contact John Michael Cox for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Michael Cox received?
John Michael Cox's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

St. Mary's Law School J.D.
- In Progress
Texas A & M B.A. Political Science
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas -
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Western and Eastern Districts of Texas - United States Cour
Admitted: 1987

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