Sarah Cox Email & Phone Number

Dallas, Texas, United States

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

The Law Office of Sarah M. Cox is a boutique bankruptcy and business firm, handling representation of individuals and small businesses in bankruptcy and related areas of the law.

Provide electronic discovery services to client in telecommunications industry, case subject matter includes shareholder litigation after mergers and acquisitions, class action litigation in employment disputes, government and regulatory inquiries into client and industry practices, and antitrust litigation on a consumer protection claim.Review documents as part of Intelligent Review Training, first and second level processes, as well as privilege review and logging, and production QC, reducing errors and inadvertent production of privileged information to opposing parties.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Handled all types of bankruptcy matters, including individuals and families in Chapters 7 and 13, as well as family farms in Chapter 12, and higher worth individuals and small businesses in Chapter 11.

Offered bankruptcy consultation services to prospective clients, explaining criteria, benefits and drawbacks of chapter 7 bankruptcies; majority of consultations were retained.Educated clients at pre-filing review of petition and supporting documents as to next steps in bankruptcy process, timeline for 341 meeting and potential discharge.

Advised clients seeking adoption or third party assisted reproduction services as to legal options and obligations with regard to notice, contractual terms, health insurance and financial support to potential birth parents, donors or surrogates

Coordinated and organized a caseload of approximately 65 family law cases, including court appearances, settlement negotiations, and drafting relevant pleadings as part of a team of three attorneys, ensuring clients received the best representation possible.Consulted with prospective clients and counseled existing clients on family law matters, including strategy, child and/or spousal support, COBRA health insurance, division of marital assets, and merits of continued litigation versus settlement.Identified prospective bankruptcy clients through phone consultations, explaining the process, qualifications, retention and liquidation of assets, and associated costs relating to discharge of debts through Chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy.

Drafted estate planning documents, handled probate, family law, and small claims cases, as well as extensivediscovery matters. Attended settlement conferences and discovery motions. Prepared direct and cross-examination for trial in domestic violence matter.

Researched and wrote memoranda on franchise law for tobacco and alcohol sales, exclusive jurisdiction and alcohol marketing. Worked on ongoing settlement negotiations with tobacco companies.

Researched and wrote memos and briefs on Medicaid, Medicare, State Children's Health Insurance, EMTALA,and language access. Wrote an article for quarterly health newsletter, the Health Advocate.

Researched and wrote fact sheets on state and federal laws relating to reproductive rights.

Successfully chaired fundraising of $5,000 worth of furnishings and supplies to renovate an apartment for the YMCA's Transitional Living Project.

Jd, Law

Activities and Societies: Law Students for Choice Journal of International Law and Policy Perfect Tender Infant Co-op

Juris Doctor, 2006

Activities and Societies: Chair, 2005-2006, Journal of International Law and Policy Annual Symposium “Family Planning and AIDS Policies.

Ba, History, Political Science, Women'S Studies

Activities and Societies: Figure skating team

High School Diploma