David S. Cox
About David S. Cox
David S. Cox is a lawyer based in Charleston, SC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. David S. Cox is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Commercial Litigation
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Barnwell Whaley Patterson & Helms LLC
Education: Duke University, J.D., graduated 1993
Location: Charleston, SC
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