James Cox is a dedicated advocate for corporate accountability, specializing in litigation involving dangerous products, environmental hazards, and systemic corporate negligence. Known for his ability to dismantle the defenses of publicly traded corporations, James focuses on high-stakes cases where corporate actions have resulted in widespread catastrophic injury or wrongful death.
A Landmark Record in Toxic Tort Litigation: James’s career is defined by his commitment to exposing corporate misconduct. One of his most significant legal achievements involved holding a major corporation accountable for the environmental poisoning of local communities with a known carcinogen. This litigation not only secured life-changing justice for the victims but also established critical protections to prevent toxic exposure for millions of Americans. Whether navigating complex mass torts or individual product liability claims, James is a relentless seeker of the truth.
Legal Scholarship & Technical Precision: James brings an elite level of technical legal knowledge to his practice. While at the University of Georgia School of Law, he served as the Chair of the Mock Trial Team and was selected as a Pupil in the prestigious Lumpkin Inn of Court, where he trained under Georgia’s most elite trial jurists.
His contribution to the legal field extends beyond the courtroom; James worked alongside the renowned Professor Ronald L. Carlson to update a leading civil practice treatise—the definitive resource used by judges and lawyers across the state. This background in legal scholarship allows him to craft sophisticated procedural arguments that give his clients a decisive advantage in the most complex litigation.
Commitment to Justice & Community: A native of Clemson, South Carolina, James earned his degree in Economics from Clemson University before pursuing his law degree. His dedication to justice is reflected in his extensive pro bono work with the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation and the Atlanta Legal Aid Young Lawyers Division Estate Planning Project.
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