Atty. Stephen Jeffrey Cox

Atty. Stephen Jeffrey Cox

Stephen Jeffrey Cox is a lawyer practicing general practice, labor & employment law, litigation - general civil practice and 5 other areas of law. Stephen received a degree from Tennessee College of Law, and has been licensed for 48 years.

Knoxville Knoxville 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen Jeffrey Cox at a glance

Stephen Jeffrey Cox is a trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, and employment attorney based in Knoxville, Tennessee. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in Georgia (Inactive) (1978), Tennessee (1980), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee (1980). Educated at Emory University (J.D., 1978) and Tennessee College of Law Vanderbilt University (B.A. Western, 1970). Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Stephen Jeffrey Cox is a lawyer practicing general practice, labor & employment law, litigation - general civil practice and 5 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a degree from Tennessee College of Law, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Stephen practices in Knoxville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Jeffrey Cox's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Stephen Jeffrey Cox is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Tennessee →

Probate

Stephen Jeffrey Cox is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Tennessee →

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.

Stephen Jeffrey Cox is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Stephen Jeffrey Cox is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Tennessee →

Employment Law

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

Stephen Jeffrey Cox is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen Jeffrey Cox

Where is Stephen Jeffrey Cox's law office located?
Stephen Jeffrey Cox's law practice is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Jeffrey Cox handle?
Stephen Jeffrey Cox focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Stephen Jeffrey Cox practiced law?
Stephen Jeffrey Cox has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Stephen Jeffrey Cox go to law school?
Stephen Jeffrey Cox earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A. Western, 1970).
How can I contact Stephen Jeffrey Cox for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Emory University
- 1978
B.A. Western
Tennessee College of Law Vanderbilt University
- 1970

Bar Admissions

Georgia (Inactive)
Admitted: 1978
Tennessee
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1980

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