SEAN COX | ATTORNEY Dallas, Texas Phone:  (214) 276-7680 Fax:  (214) 276-7699 Email:  scox@seglaw.com

Mesothelioma lawyer SEAN COX is an appellate attorney with broad experience handling legal disputes in both state and federal courts nationwide. He has been involved in all aspects of those cases, including pretrial and trial matters, but has particular background in complex law and motion proceedings, post-trial matters, writs, and appeals. Sean is licensed to practice law in Texas and represents clients in cases involving product liability, premises liability, and wrongful death resulting from exposure to asbestos and asbestos-containing products.
 
Sean attended law school at the University Of Houston Law Center. While a student, he was the Moot Court Champion in the 2000 Federal Bar Association Moot Court Competition, and was the recipient of the Justice Bud Warren Appellate Advocacy Scholarship. While attending law school, Sean was a member of the Innocence Project, representing death row inmates claiming innocence and seeking exoneration thru DNA evidence. Upon graduation, Sean was awarded membership in the Order of the Barristers, a national honorary organization recognizing individuals who excel in oral advocacy and brief writing skills. Following graduation from law school, Sean joined an appellate law firm in Houston and also held a position as an Adjunct Professor of Law teaching Appellate Advocacy at his alma mater. Sean also holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin where he was inducted as a member of the Psi Chi National Honor Society.

Areas of Practice:

Appellate
Toxic Torts
Wrongful Death
Complex Civil Litigation
Asbestos Litigation

Education:

University of Houston Law Center, J.D. – 2001
University of Texas at Austin, B.A. Psychology – 1997

Bar Admission:

Texas, 2001

Past Employment:

2007 – 2008: Baron & Budd, P.C.
2001 – 2006: Cook & Roach, L.L.P.

Birth Information:

1971, Arlington, Texas

Articles and Presentations:

“Transitioning from Trial to Appeal and Post Trial Motions,” co-author, Federal Court Practice, State Bar of Texas, 2004 and 2006.

“Emerging Issues in Insurance Law,” co-author, Advanced Civil Appellate Practice Course, State Bar of Texas, 2004.

“Analysis of a Successful Petition for Review,” co-author, Advanced Civil Appellate Practice Course, State Bar of Texas, 2004.

“Strategic and Ethical Considerations in Pursuing and Responding to a Mandamus of Discovery Rulings,” co-author, Advanced Civil Discovery, University of Houston Law Center, 2003.

“The Appellate Advocate,” The State Bar of Texas Appellate Section Report, quarterly contributor, 2003 Ed. Vol. XV, No. 4,Vol. XVI, Number 1,Vol. XVI, No. 2, and Vol. XVI, No. 3.

Memberships & Awards

National Order of Barristers
Federal Bar Association Moot Court Champion
Dallas Bar Association
Dallas Bar Association