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Attorney Michael Cox helps clients solve their debt problems through bankruptcy, debt settlement, foreclosure defense, and loan modification.  Mr. Cox provides a free consultation to everyone and takes the time to understand an individual’s particular circumstances before providing advice for a path to financial freedom.
Mr. Cox has represented thousands of debtors in bankruptcy cases and routinely stops garnishments, foreclosures, repossessions, and evictions on behalf of his clients.

Areas of Practice

  • Bankruptcy, debt relief through negotiation, foreclosure defense, and loan modification.

Bar Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit, 2017
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Ohio, 2003
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court Northern District of Ohio, 2003
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 2002
  • State of Ohio, 2002

Education

  • The Ohio State University, Michael E. Moritz College of Law, Columbus, Ohio
    • Juris Doctor – May, 2002
  • The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
    • B.A. – June, 1999
    • Major: Chemistry
    • Minor: Political Science

Seminar Presentations

  • 2020 Bankruptcy Nuts and Bolts: “Handling Secured Debt and Leases”, Columbus Legal Aid Society September 25, 2020
  • 2018 Winter Consumer Bankruptcy Seminar: “Chapter 7 Considerations for Secured Debt”, Credit Education Coalition March 9, 2018
  • 2014 Bankruptcy Law Institute, “Landlords and Tenants in Bankruptcy”, Columbus Bar Association May 2, 2014
  • 2012 Bankruptcy CLE, “Special Bankruptcy Issues” Panel, The Legal Aid Society of Columbus, October 22, 2012
  • 2012 Fall Consumer Bankruptcy Seminar, “Shock and Awe” Defending Your Case, Credit Education Coalition, November 9, 2012
  • 2010 Fall Consumer Bankruptcy Seminar, Professionalism: Our Professional Obligations In the Bankruptcy Arena, Credit Education Coalition, October 8, 2010
  • 2010 Bankruptcy CLE, “Special Bankruptcy Issues” Panel, The Legal Aid Society of Columbus and The Ohio Poverty Law Center, September 29, 2010
  • 2010 Winter Seminar, “Chapter 13 Plan Math”, Credit Education Coalition, March 5, 2010
  • 2007 Bankruptcy Law Institute, “Dealing with the US Trustee’s Office Effectively and Efficiently, Columbus Bar Association, May 4, 2007
  • 2006 Fall Consumer Bankruptcy Seminar, “The Automatic Stay & Adequate Protection” Panel, Credit Education Coalition, September 6, 2006

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Columbus Bar Association, Bankruptcy Committee Chair, September 2018-May 2020
  • Columbus Bar Association, Member, Bankruptcy Committee, April 2003 – Present
  • Credit Education Coalition, Board Member, Former President 2014, Trustee Liaison Committee, September 4, 2004 – Present
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Ohio, Judicial Liaison Committee , Member, September 5, 2008 – June 7, 2010
  • Columbus Bar Association, Bankruptcy Law Institute Planning Committee Member, October 2009 – May 2011, September 2016 – November 2021

Pro Bono Activities

  • Pro-Bono and reduced fee bankruptcy cases for The Columbus Legal Aid Society, September 1, 2003 – Present