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Jeffrey L. Cox
  • Arbitration & Mediation, Business Law, Securities Law ...
  • Florida
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Mr. Cox is a Founding Partner at Sallah Astarita Cox LLC. With over 20 years of experience, he provides skilled and knowledgeable counsel to clients with a broad array of legal needs. His practice is concentrated on Arbitration & Mediation, Business Law, Securities Law, Stockbroker & Investment Fraud, and White Collar Crime matters. Mr. Cox is committed to providing outstanding service and aggressive representation for his clients.

In 1995, Mr. Cox received a B.S. in Political Science from Furman University. He earned a J.D. from Nova Southeastern University—Shepard Broad Law Center in 1999. Following law school, Mr. Cox served as Senior Counsel for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and as a Federal Prosecutor in the United States Attorney's Office.

Mr. Cox is a member of the American Bar Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Federal Bar Association and The Florida Bar. He has been honored as a Top Attorney by South Florida Legal Guide, a Florida Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers, and a Legal Elite by Florida Trend Magazine. Additionally, Mr. Cox has received an AV Preeminent Rating, the highest possible, from Martindale-Hubbell. Mr. Cox was also recognized by the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of Justice FBI, and U.S. Postal Inspection Service.

Practice Areas
Arbitration & Mediation
Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Securities Law
Stockbroker & Investment Fraud
White Collar Crime
Fees
  • Free Consultation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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11th Circuit
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U.S. Supreme Court
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United States District Court, Middle District of Florida
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United States District Court, Southern District of Florida
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Partner
Sallah Astarita & Cox, LLC
- Current
Assistant United States Attorney
United States Attorney's Office
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Senior Counsel
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
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Education
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
J.D.
Honors: with honors (Cum Laude) ; West Group Outstanding Scholastic Achievement Award, and the Book Award in Trial Advocacy.
Activities: Editor in Chief of the Nova Law Review
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Furman University
B.A. | Political Science
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Awards
AV Preeminent
Martindale-Hubbell
Florida Super Lawyer
Super Lawyer
2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019; Rising Star 2009, 2011, 2012
Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite
Florida Legal Elite
2010, 2011
Top Attorneys
South Florida Legal Guide
2010, 2011
Certificate for Outstanding Prosecutive Skills and Assistance
FBI Director Robert Mueller
Undercover mutual fund operation named “Bermuda Short”, 2005
Certificate of Appreciation
Department of Homeland Security, Office of Inspector General
Critical support during the successful investigation and prosecution of FEMA fraud cases, 2005
Award Recognizing Professionalism and Dedication During Investigations
United States Postal Inspection Service
2004
SEC Chairman's Award for Excellence
(Former) SEC Chairman Harvey Pitt
2002
Professional Associations
Florida Bar Association
Member
Current
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Association of Securities and Exchange Commission Alumni
Member
Current
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Jeffrey L. Cox Esq.'s Website Profile
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Sallah Astarita, & Cox Website
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Contact & Map
Sallah Astarita & Cox, LLC
3010 N Military Trl
#210
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Telephone: (561) 989-9080
Fax: (561) 989-9020