Named 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 Rising Star by Law and Politics and published in Texas Monthly magazine.
Practice Emphasis
Andy Cox's practice areas have included the defense of personal injury and wrongful death cases, toxic tort cases, premises liability and property damage cases, the prosecution and defense of breach of contract lawsuits, and the defense of employment discrimination and retaliation lawsuits, including suits brought under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Texas workers' compensation anti-retaliation statute. Additionally, Mr. Cox's practice has recently expanded to included construction law matters, including actions to collect on construction contracts and the preparation and filing of mechanic's liens.
Mr. Cox has served as either a second chair or lead attorney in a number of trials in Dallas County where he has helped to obtain favorable judgments for the firm's clients. He also served as a second chair attorney in a commercial arbitration where he helped to obtain a substantial award for the firm's client. Mr. Cox has also counseled clients through mediation and other settlement discussions, when appropriate. He also enjoys assisting the firm's clients to reach solutions to various legal problems encountered in their businesses by providing legal analysis and counseling in a variety of complex statutory and regulatory matters.
Professional Memberships and Involvement
- Dallas Bar Association (Legal Ethics Committee)
- Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program (Pro Bono legal representation)
- Texas Young Lawyers Association
- Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
- Plano Chamber of Commerce professional member
Honors and Awards
- Selected as a "Rising Star" by Law and Politics and published in Texas Monthly magazine for 2010, 2009, 2008, and 2007.
- Order of Barristers, Baylor University School of Law, December 2001
Publications and Speeches
- Laws Affecting Collections in the Health Care Industry, presentation, 2009 (Stephen N. Wakefield, Andrew C. Cox, Emanuela Prister, Michele Sheets, Kristen Henrichs)
- Burford & Ryburn, L.L.P. Continuing Education Presentation: DTPA, April 26, 2005
- "Lawyer Service in Law Reform, Legal Services, Civic and Charitable Organizations: the Parameters of Tex. Disciplinary R. Professional Conduct 1.13" presentation to the Legal Ethics Committee of the Dallas Bar Association, June 7, 2005.
Education and Professional Background
- J.D., Baylor University School of Law, 2002
- B.A., Baylor University, College of Arts and Sciences, cum laude, 1999
Court Admissions
- Licensed by the Texas Supreme Court
- U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas