McKenna Louise Cox

McKenna Louise Cox

A lawyer for the community who lives in the community.
  • Immigration Law, Family Law, Domestic Violence ...
  • Tennessee
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Biography

McKenna Cox is fluent in Spanish. She has lived in numerous states in the U.S., as well as in Chile, South America. Ms. Cox has traveled the world and loves to experience new people and cultures. Since settling in Johnson City, Tennessee over twenty years ago, Ms. Cox has practiced law here since 2005. A wife and mother of two, Ms. Cox knows how important family is to every case she handles. Ms. Cox focuses on Immigration, Family Law, and Family Mediation. She also prepares simple wills, powers of attorney, and has experience in conservatorships and elder law issues. She enjoys singing, scrapbooking, travel, and photography. Ms. Cox is a staunch LGBTQ+ ally and supports our immigrant communities.

Practice Areas
Immigration Law
Asylum, Citizenship, Family Visas, Green Cards, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Work Visas
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
Arbitration & Mediation
Family - Arbitration/Mediation
Divorce
Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Elder Law
Juvenile Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Wills
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    All major credit and debit cards are accepted. There is 3% fee for credit card payments, but no fee for debit cards. Cash and checks are also accepted.
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Call today for a no-obligation consultation. Consultations are $200, last about an hour, and must be paid for at the time of booking to reserve your appointment time.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Tennessee
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6th Circuit
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Federal Circuit
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Partner
Herndon Coleman Brading and McKee, LLP
- Current
Owner/Managing Attorney
The Cox Firm
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Partner/Owner
Cox and Lee, PLLC
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Staff Attorney
Legal Aid of East Tennessee
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Education
University of Tennessee College of Law
J.D. (2005) | Advocacy and Law
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University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
M.A. (2002) | Romance Languages and Literature
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Wofford College
B.A. (1999) | English, Spanish, Latin American Studies
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Honors: Manga Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa
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Awards
Pro Bono Award
Legal Aid of East Tennessee
Best New Advocate Award
Tennessee Alliance for Legal Service
Professional Associations
Tennessee Supreme Court Access to Justice Commission
Member
- Current
Activities: Working to improve and provide equal access to Tennessee's courts and justice system for all people.
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St. John's Episcopal Church
Chancellor
- Current
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LGBTQ Bar Association
Member
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American Immigration Lawyers Association
Member
- Current
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Federal Bar Association
Immigration Section
- Current
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Lawyers Helping People Legal Clinics
Coordinator
- Current
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Tennessee Bar Association
Member
- Current
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State Bar of Tennessee  # 24375
Member
- Current
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Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee
Vice-Chancellor and Parliamentarian
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St. John's Episcopal Church
Vestry Member
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Legal Aid of East Tennessee, Inc.
Board Member
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Washington County Bar Association
Vice President
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Johnson City Civic Chorale
Board Member
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Certifications
Rule 31 Listed Family Mediator
Tennessee Supreme Court
Websites & Blogs
Website
Herndon, Coleman, Brading and McKee, LLC
Contact & Map
Herndon, Coleman, Brading and McKee, LLC
605 E. Unaka Ave.
Johnson City, TN 37601
US
Telephone: (423) 434-4700
Fax: (423) 342-3502
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Closed from 12-1 for lunch. Para espanol, Llama a 423-434-4703.