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
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Bankruptcy, debt relief through negotiation, foreclosure defense, and loan modification.
Bar Admissions
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit, 2017
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U.S. Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Ohio, 2003
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U.S. Bankruptcy Court Northern District of Ohio, 2003
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U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 2002
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State of Ohio, 2002
Education
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The Ohio State University, Michael E. Moritz College of Law, Columbus, Ohio
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Juris Doctor – May 2002
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The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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B.A. – June 1999
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Major: Chemistry
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Minor: Political Science
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Seminar Presentations
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2024 Midwest Regional Bankruptcy Seminar, “Complex Chapter 13 Issues” Panel, American Bankruptcy Institute 8.19.2024
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2023 Fall Consumer Bankruptcy Seminar, “How to Deal with the Gambling Client” Panel, Frank M. Pees Credit Education Coalition 9.29.2023
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2022 Bankruptcy Law Institute, “Dealing with the State of Ohio in Bankruptcy”, Columbus Bar Association 11.3.2022
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2021 Fall Consumer Bankruptcy Seminar, “Best Practices” Panel, Credit Education Coalition 12.3.21
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2020 Bankruptcy Nuts and Bolts, “Handling Secured Debt and Leases”, Columbus Legal Aid Society 9. 25.2020
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2018 Winter Consumer Bankruptcy Seminar, “Chapter 7 Considerations for Secured Debt”, Credit Education Coalition 3.9.2018
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2014 Bankruptcy Law Institute, “Landlords and Tenants in Bankruptcy”, Columbus Bar Association 3.2.2014
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2012 Fall Consumer Bankruptcy Seminar, “‘Shock and Awe’ Defending Your Case”, Credit Education Coalition, 11.9.2012
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2012 Bankruptcy CLE, “Special Bankruptcy Issues” Panel, The Legal Aid Society of Columbus, 10.22.2012
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2010 Fall Consumer Bankruptcy Seminar, “Professionalism: Our Professional Obligations in the Bankruptcy Arena”, Credit Education Coalition, 10.8.2010
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2010 Bankruptcy CLE, “Special Bankruptcy Issues” Panel, The Legal Aid Society of Columbus and The Ohio Poverty Law Center, 10.29.2010
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2010 Winter Seminar, “Chapter 13 Plan Math”, Credit Education Coalition, 5.5.2010
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2007 Bankruptcy Law Institute, “Dealing with the US Trustee’s Office Effectively and Efficiently, Columbus Bar Association, 5.4,2007
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2006 Fall Consumer Bankruptcy Seminar, “The Automatic Stay & Adequate Protection” Panel, Credit Education Coalition, 9.6.2006
Professional Associations and Memberships
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Columbus Bar Association, Bankruptcy Committee Chair, September 2018-May 2020
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Columbus Bar Association, Member, Bankruptcy Committee, April 2003 – Present
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Credit Education Coalition, Board Member, Trustee Liaison Committee, September 4, 2004 –
Former President 2014Present, President 2024
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U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Ohio, Judicial Liaison Committee , Member, September 5, 2008 – June 7, 2010
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Columbus Bar Association, Bankruptcy Law Institute Planning Committee Member, October 2009 – May 2011, September 2016 – May 2024
Pro Bono Activities
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Pro-Bono and reduced fee bankruptcy cases for The Columbus Legal Aid Society, September 1, 2003 – Present
