
David M. Cox
I have been practicing in the Twin Cities and the northern suburbs since graduating from the University of Minnesota Law School, cum laude, in 2004. I strive to develop a relationship of trust and confidence with my clients. I make consulting and hiring a lawyer as cost-effective as I can by providing honest advice, negotiating with your goals at heart, avoiding unnecessary litigation where possible, and litigating your case aggressively in court when necessary.
Over the years I have raced mountain bikes, wrote and sold short fiction, and worked as an editor on various fiction magazines. Before I went to law school, I spent ten years in the business of group health insurance, from opening letters in the mail room to negotiating contracts as an account manager. I used to play chess competitively but gave it up to retain my sanity. I married my wife Amy in 2007. We have a 4-year old son, Douglas. He likes trains, cars, baseball, and Spider Man, and he will tell you I am the very best lawyer ever. These days I spend my free time enjoying good beer and fine cigars, canoe camping in the boundary waters, and putting miles on my road bike. I ride at least one long distance charity event each year, such as the MS150 in Minnesota and the Scenic Shore 150 in Wisconsin.
Reported Cases
- Himley v. Himley, Court of Appeals of Minnesota, unpublished decision, 2013 WL 4504379, 2013.
- Kyle v. Tuttle, Court of Appeals of Minnesota, unpublished decision, 2012 WL 6097232, 2012.
- Pichotta v. Pichotta, Court of Appeals of Minnesota, unpublished decision, 2012 WL 987274, 2012.
- Robb v. Funorama, Inc., Court of Appeals of Minnesota, unpublished decision, 2005 WL 1331265, 2005.
Areas of Practice
- 40% Family Law
- 25% Criminal
- 25% Civil/Contract
- 10% Real Estate/Estate Planning/Misc
Litigation Percentage
- 90% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota Supreme Court, 2004
- U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 2008
Education
- University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- J.D. cum laude - 2004
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- B.A. magna cum laude - 1998
- Major: English
Representative Cases
- Himley v. Himley, Court of Appeals of Minnesota, unpublished decision, 2013 WL 4504379 (2013)
- Kyle v. Tuttle, Court of Appeals of Minnesota, unpublished decision, 2012 WL 6097232 (2012)
- Pichotta v. Pichotta, Court of Appeals of Minnesota, unpublished decision, 2012 WL 987274 (2012)
- Robb v. Funorama, Inc., Court of Appeals of Minnesota, unpublished decision, 2005 WL 1331265 (2005)
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Minnesota State Bar Association, 2004 - Present
- Business Networking International, 2010 - Present
Past Employment Positions
- Myles A. Schneider & Associates, Ltd., Associate Attorney, 2009 - 2014
- Hess Law Office, PA, Associate Attorney, 2006 - 2009
- Soucie & Bolt, PA, Associate Attorney, 2004 - 2006
Pro Bono Activities
- Havana Nights Cigar Club, Member, 2012 - Present
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