Donald A. Cox

I am a retired common pleas judge with more than 25 years of experience handling estates and evaluating personal injury claims.

Cox and Associates
(1-5 Attorneys)
www.coxprobateservices.com

AREAS OF LAW:

Injury and Accidents
Probate, Estate and Elder Law

LOCATION:

7419 Jackson Pike
Lockbourne, OH 43137

YEARS OF PRACTICE:

34 years

PHONE:

614-875-9812

FAX:

614-875-9851

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Why did you become an attorney?

I became an attorney to help people better understand the legal system and to use it wisely.

What experiences (work and personal) help you to be a better attorney?

My years as a retired judge and mediator give me a more realistic view of client's cases and the cost of litigation. I am ever mindful that ordinary people are nervous and sometimes afraid in court settings and I try to make their experience with me anxiety free.

What made you choose your primary specialty focus of law?

I enjoy working with elder folks and relieving their feelings of frustration and worry concerning the disposition of their property after death.

What makes your law firm unique?

We are available on weekends and in the evening. We typically give clients an accurate estimate of fees before any committment to us to perform the work.

Describe your ideal client?

Someone who needs to better understand the processes of the law and needs reassurance that they matter and that their problem has a reasonable solution.

Describe your personal interest and hobbies?

I enjoy gardening and brush clearing as they take me out into the natural outdoor world. I also enjoy helping my wife repair her rental properties.

Describe your charitable activities?

I donate to the social outreach programs of the Catholic Diocease of Columbus and am a member of St. Joseph Cathedral.

Injury and Accidents

Accidents

Probate, Estate and Elder Law

Elder Law
Probate
Wills

Degree

Ohio State University
Juris Doctor (JD), 1979

Bar Association Membership

Columbus Bar Association
Ohio State Bar Association

Accomplishments

Friendly fast answers for You at a cost you understand and can afford is my specialty. I have worked hundreds of families to save them money when a loved one dies or in planning for long term probate needs. My probate website is www.coxprobateservices.com. Please come visit us. I pioneered the use of private domestic hearings in Ohio in 1993. I am the founder of Judicial Alternatives (http://judicialalternativesofohio.com) and currently conduct over 1000 private hearings a year. Judicial Alternatives is the premier provider of private judging services to Ohio residents.

Court Admissions

All Ohio Courts
Ohio Supreme Court
US District Court

Continuing Education

My continuing education requirements are all current.

Bar Admission Date

1979-01-01

Supreme Court Number

0024788

Licensed In

Ohio (1979), #0024788

Significant Cases

I handle cases involving probate administration, land sale proceedings,guardianship, and trusts. I have handled 100's of probate cases, will contests and land sale proceedings in 15 different counties in the last 33 years. I have filed suits to collect life insurance proceeds in 3 different counties. In addition I am a private judge who mediates 200 cases a year and I grant 1000 divorces a year. I have written hundreds of wills, trusts, power of attorney and end of life documents.

Summary of Firm

I am a retired common pleas judge with more than 25 years of experience handling estates and evaluating personal injury claims.

Summary of Previous Employment

1979 through current Cox and Associates law firm 1993 through current Judicial Alternatives, LLC.

Free Initial Consultation?

Yes, on all matters

Typical Retainer Fees

Minimal

Fixed-Price Services and Fees

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Fees by Hourly Rate

$250 per hour hourly rate