Atty. Ronald Brian Cox

Atty. Ronald Brian Cox

Ronald Brian Cox is a lawyer practicing class actions, wrongful death -- plaintiff, complex litigation and 184 other areas of law. Ronald received a B.S. degree from University of South Carolina in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Columbia Columbia 30 Years Experience 30 year
Call (844) 584-3979

Profile Summary

About Ronald Brian Cox at a glance

Ronald Brian Cox is a Senior Partner based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Proffitt & Cox, LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, contracts, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1996), U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina (1997), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (2001), and United States District Court for the District of Nebraska (2019). Educated at University of South Carolina (J.D., 1996) and University of South Carolina (B.S., 1993). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of South Carolina Bar. Serves clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ronald Brian Cox is a lawyer practicing class actions, wrongful death -- plaintiff, complex litigation and 184 other areas of law
  • Ronald received a B.S. degree from University of South Carolina in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Ronald practices at Proffitt & Cox, LLP in Columbia, SC

Practice Areas Explained

Ronald Brian Cox's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Truck Accidents

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Contracts

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Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Wrongful Death

Ronald Brian Cox is one of 28,053 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death 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 Columbia 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 venue, 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 Ronald Brian Cox

Where is Ronald Brian Cox's law office located?
Ronald Brian Cox's law practice is located in Columbia, South Carolina. The firm is Proffitt & Cox, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ronald Brian Cox handle?
Ronald Brian Cox focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, contracts, medical malpractice, wrongful death. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has Ronald Brian Cox practiced law?
Ronald Brian Cox has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Ronald Brian Cox go to law school?
Ronald Brian Cox earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.S., 1993).
How can I contact Ronald Brian Cox for a consultation?
You can contact Ronald Brian 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 Ronald Brian Cox received?
Ronald Brian Cox's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Class Actions Complex Litigation Wrongful Death Plaintiff Accidents Accountants Liability Accountants Malpractice Agents And Brokers Errors And Omissions Animal Attacks Animal Bites Plaintiff Antitrust Class Actions Aquatic Injuries Architects And Engineers Errors And Omissions Architects and Engineers Liability Automobile Accidents Automobile Insurance Automobile Insurance Coverage Automobile Liability Automobile Negligence Automotive Crashworthiness Automotive Design Liability Automotive Products Liability Aviation Accidents -- Plaintiff Bad Faith Insurance Bicycle Accidents Biomedical Products Liability Birth Trauma Boating Accidents Bodily Injury Brain Injury Breach of Contract Bus Accidents Business Litigation Business Torts Catastrophic Injury Chemical Products Liability Civil Liability Civil Litigation Civil Rights Section 1983 Class Actions - Plaintiff Commercial Real Estate Litigation Commercial Torts Commercial Vehicle Liability Complex and Multi District Litigation Complex Commercial Litigation Construction Accidents Construction Products Liability Consumer Class Actions Consumer Litigation Consumer Protection Consumer Rights Contract Litigation Cosmetic Surgery Malpractice Defense Contract Fraud Dental Malpractice Design Professionals Liability Diet Drug Litigation Directors and Officers Liability Dog Bites Drug And Medical Device Defense Drug and Medical Device Litigation Drug Contamination Elder Abuse Electrical Injury Elevator Liability Employment Class Actions Engineering Products Liability Environmental Litigation Environmental Products Liability Escalator Liability Explosions Failure to Diagnose Fair Debt Collection Practices Act False Claims Act Federal Civil Litigation Federal Civil Practice Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) Federal Litigation Federal Tort Claims Federal Trial Practice Flammable Fabrics Food Products Liability Gas Explosions Government Contract Fraud Government Tort Liability Governmental Liability Gynecology Malpractice Head Injury Heart Device Litigation Heavy Equipment Products Liability Inadequate Security Industrial Products Liability Insurance Agents And Brokers Malpractice Insurance Bad Faith Insurance Litigation Intentional Torts Litigation And Appeals Local Government Liability Long Arm Litigation Manufacturers Liability Mass Torts Medical Legal Law Medical Liability Medical Malpractice Medical Negligence Medical Products and Devices Medication Errors Mesothelioma Motor Vehicle Accidents Motor Vehicle Accidents Plaintiff Motor Vehicle Defects Motorcycle Accidents Motorcycle Products Liability Multidistrict Litigation Negligence Negligent Security Neurolaw Nursing Home Nursing Liability Nursing Malpractice Nursing Negligence Obstetric Malpractice Optometric Malpractice Orthopedic Malpractice Other Professionals Malpractice Pedestrian Injuries Pediatric Malpractice Personal Injury Personal Injury Plaintiff Personal Injury Arbitration Personal Liability Pharmaceutical Products Pharmacists Liability Physicians Professional Liability Plaintiffs Personal Injury Podiatric Malpractice Political Subdivision Liability Power Line Contact Injury Premises Liability Premises Liability Plaintiff Premises Security Prisoners Rights Private Security Litigation Product Defects Product Failure Product Recall Product Safety Product Warning Labels Products Liability Products Liability Law Professional Liability Professional Malpractice Professional Malpractice Law Professional Negligence Psychological Injury Qui Tam Litigation Railroad Accidents Railroad Accidents Plaintiff Railroad Crossing Accidents Railroad Liability Railroad Litigation Scaffolding Liability School Bus Accidents Seat Belt Injury Severe Burns Slip and Fall Spinal Injury State Trial Practice Surgeons Liability Third Party Wrongful Death Tire Defect Litigation Tire/Rim Mismatch Tort Liability Torts Toxic Exposure Toxic Tort Class Actions Toxic Torts Train Derailments Traumatic Brain Injury Trial Practice Truck Accidents Trucking Liability Uninsured And Underinsured Motorists Vehicle Rollovers Warranty Law Whiplash Wrong Site Surgery Wrongful Death

Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina
- 1996
B.S.
University of South Carolina
- 1993

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina
Admitted: 1997
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 2001
United States District Court for the District of Nebraska
Admitted: 2019
United States Court of Appeals for the Eigth Circuit
Admitted: 2019

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