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David Cox

David Cox

USA 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

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Practice Areas

David Cox, a partner in the insurance practice, represents corporate policyholders in the preservation, protection, and recovery of insurance assets. He has represented Fortune 500 companies in a variety of complex insurance recovery matters, including coverage disputes involving toxic torts and environmental property damage. He has also assisted clients in drafting specialty market insurance policies, particularly in connection with future environmental and toxic tort exposures. He has written and spoken on insurance coverage–related issues in a variety of forums.

He maintains an active pro bono practice. He was part of a team of Morgan Lewis attorneys that partnered with public interest law firms to obtain a settlement with Los Angeles County in Guillory, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, a class action suit that has led to major reforms to the county’s General Relief program, a key program supporting those in extreme need.

To learn more about David and his experience, please go to: https://www.morganlewis.com/bios/dcox

Personal

Princeton University, 1990, B.A.

University of California, Los Angeles School of Law, 1995, J.D.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Insurance: Policyholder - California

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
David Cox is adept at representing policyholders in complex insurance coverage litigation. His broad expertise encompasses claims arising from environmental losses and matters relating to product liability.

Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder - USA - Nationwide

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

David Cox has a strong level of expertise in the insurance sphere, representing policyholders in complex coverage claims. He has particular experience handling claims arising from product liability and environmental issues.

Strengths

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  • David has earned an incredibly well-deserved reputation from clients, other policyholder attorneys, and opposing counsel of being an incredibly strategic and successful policyholder advocate.

    Insurance: PolicyholderChambers Guide to the USA
  • David is a phenomenal lawyer.

    Insurance: PolicyholderChambers Guide to the USA
  • David is very experienced. He is also firm in his representation but very charming.

    Insurance: PolicyholderChambers Guide to the USA
  • David is a fantastic lawyer who deserves the reputation he has earned.

    Insurance: PolicyholderChambers Guide to the USA
  • David is one of the best lawyers I've ever worked with; he's an incredibly smart guy.

    Insurance: PolicyholderChambers Guide to the USA

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California

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