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Joseph M. Cox
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Judy Brasher214.758.1644
Judge Joe Cox has experience in jury trial, bench trial and appellate matters, representing clients in complex financial and commercial disputes, class actions, product liability, personal injury litigation, real estate litigation, fraud, and issues stemming from creditors’ rights. Judge Cox is board certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Judge Cox has represented clients in issues spanning a variety of industries, including Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA) violations; lender liability; real estate issues such as restrictive covenants; theft of trade secrets; notes and guarantees; stock options and ownership; labor and employment issues; environmental concerns; family law; mechanics and materialmen’s licenses; sequestration and repossession of collateral and destruction of collateral; unfair debt collection practices; wrongful eviction; medical malpractice and wrongful death; and breach of contract, breach of noncompete agreements and breach of leases.
Judge Cox served as a judge in the 160th Judicial District Court of the State of Texas from August 2002 through January 2006, presiding over 84 jury trials, 30 bench trials and thousands of hearings.
Publications and Speeches
"Judicial and Governmental Perspectives on Appellate Practice," 5thAnnual Appellate Corporate Counsel Seminar, July 2012
“Supreme Court of Texas Update,” Trial Skills Section of the DBA, December 2011
“Supreme Court of Texas Update,” 12th Annual Las Vegas CLE with Amarillo Area Young Lawyers Association, April 2011
“Supreme Court of Texas Update,” Trial Skills Section of the DBA, December 2010
“Texas Supreme Court Update,” First Annual Texas/OU Austin Young Lawyer CLE, October 2010
“Judicial Recusal and Attorney Disqualification,” Advanced Personal Injury Seminar, July, August and September 2010
“Supreme Court of Texas Update,” Eleventh Annual Las Vegas CLE with Amarillo Area Young Lawyers Association, April 2010
“Unique Challenges in Obtaining Evidence,” State Bar of Texas, 23rd Annual Advanced Evidence and Discovery Course, April and May 2009
“Supreme Court of Texas Update,” Tenth Annual Las Vegas CLE with Amarillo Area Young Lawyers Association, April 2009
“Supreme Court of Texas Update,” Ninth Annual Las Vegas CLE with Amarillo Area Young Lawyers Association, April 2008
“Unique Challenges in Obtaining Evidence,” State Bar of Texas, 22nd Annual Advanced Evidence and Discovery Course, April and May 2008
“Unique Challenges in Obtaining Evidence,” State Bar of Texas, 21st Annual Advanced Evidence and Discovery Course, April and May 2007
“Supreme Court of Texas Update,” Eighth Annual Las Vegas CLE with Amarillo Area Young Lawyers Association, February 2007
Education
J.D., with honors, The University of Texas School of Law, 1990
B.B.A., Finance, magna cum laude, University of Notre Dame, 1987
Bar Admissions
Texas
Court Admissions
U.S. District Court for the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Certifications
Board Certified, Civil Trial Law - Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Affiliations
Dallas Bar Association, Board of Directors, 2005-2008
Dallas Young Lawyers Association Foundation, Board of Directors, 2004-2006
Chair, Dallas Bar Association Trial Skills Section
Former Chair and current council member, Dallas Bar Association Business Litigation Section
Dallas Summer Musicals Board of Directors, 2011-present
President, Christ the King School Advisory Board, 2008-2009; vice-president 2007-2008; secretary 2006-2007
Chair, MDA/ALS Annual Auction, 2009 and 2010
Chair, 2010 LIVESTRONG Event for Patton Boggs’ former associate, Angela Hites
Dallas Young Lawyers Association Foundation, Board of Directors, 2004-2006
Chair, Dallas Bar Association Business Litigation Section, 2008; vice-chair, 2007; council member 2004-present
Chair, Dallas Bar Association Trial Skills Section, 2003-2006
Co-Chair, DBA Bench Bar Conference, 2005
Member, Texas Access to Justice Commission, Resource Development Committee, 2002
Noteworthy
Recipient, DAYL Foundation Award of Excellence, December 16, 2010
Outstanding Judiciary Support, Dallas Bar Association Pro Bono Awards, 2003
The University of Texas School of Law, Permanent Class President, Class of 1990
University of Notre Dame, Bengal Bouts Boxing, 1984-87; Dedication Award, 1987
