Education
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University of Texas School of Law, J.D., with honors, 1990
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University of Notre Dame, B.B.A., Finance, magna cum laude, 1987
Bar Admissions
Court Admissions
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U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Northern, Southern, and Western Districts of New York
Awards and Honors
- Outstanding Judiciary Support, Dallas Bar Association Pro Bono Awards (2003)
- Best Lawyers in Dallas Under 40, D Magazine (2002)
- Meritorious Pro Bono Award (1991-2001)
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Judge Joseph Cox, board-certified in civil trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, draws from his extensive jury trial, bench trial and appellate experience to assist clients in a wide variety of general litigation matters, including complex commercial disputes, class actions, product liability and personal injury litigation (for plaintiffs and defendants), fraud and issues stemming from creditors’ rights.
Specifically, Judge Cox concentrates on cases involving:
- Computer software
- Telecommunications (including FCC tariffs)
- Labor and employment issues (non-competes)
- Environmental concerns
- Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act violations
- Notes and guaranties
- Stock options and ownership
- Mechanics and materialmen’s liens
- Sequestration, repossession of collateral and destruction of collateral
- Unfair debt collection practices
- Wrongful eviction
- Medical malpractice and wrongful death
- Family law (often pertaining to the division of large estates)
- Breach of contract, breach of noncompete agreements and breach of leases
As a judge in the 160th Judicial District Court of the State of Texas from August 2002 through January 2006, Judge Cox presided over 84 jury trials, 30 bench trials, thousands of hearings and received outstanding marks from the lawyers of Dallas County in the 2005 Judicial Evaluation Poll.
Both before and after his service as judge, he was partner at a Dallas-based law firm, gaining significant knowledge with depositions of facts and expert witnesses and developing motion and hearing practice encompassing discovery disputes, summary judgments, temporary and permanent injunctions, contesting venue and jurisdiction, forum non conveniens, forcible entry and detainers, garnishments, sanctions and contempt.
Judge Cox previously performed substantial work as an attorney volunteer for Legal Services of North Texas, the East Dallas Legal Clinic, and the Dallas Housing Crisis Center, among others. He also volunteered for the Dallas Bar Association Legal Line and Habitat for Humanity Project, and was the March of Dimes Walk America coordinator at his prior law firm.
Professional Affiliations:
Board Certified Civil Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Dallas Bar Association, Board of Directors, 2005-present
Dallas Young Lawyers Association Foundation, Board of Directors 2004-2006
Chair, Dallas Bar Association Trial Skills Section
Vice Chair, Dallas Bar Association Business Litigation Section
Co-Chair, DBA Bench Bar Conference 2005
Member, Texas Access to Justice Commission, Resource Development Committee (2002)
Chair, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers’ Pro Bono Children’s Services Committee, 1995 and 1996
Chair, DAYL’s Ask-A-Lawyer Committee, 1994
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