Christi Porter Cox

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Christi Porter Cox: Attorney with Hamilton Martens, LLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

A native of South Carolina with deep roots in Rock Hill, Christi proudly serves as the youngest founding member of the Firm. She is a magna cum laude graduate of the Honors College at the University of South Carolina (B.A.) and cum laude honors graduate from the University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D.) While in law school, Christi earned memberships to the Order of the Coif and the Wig and Robe Honor Societies for academically being within the top 5% of her graduating class. Immediately after law school, Christi practiced with Kennedy Covington Lobdell & Hickman in Charlotte, N.C., where she regularly advised and represented employers and businesses in complex business and commercial law matters. Christi continues to focus her practice in general civil litigation, and for over 15 years has represented individuals, businesses, and state agencies in a wide variety of legal matters.

Christi is an active member of the South Carolina Bar and has served in many leadership positions with the State and local bar, including her most recent service as the President of the York County Bar Association in 2019. A seasoned trial attorney, Christi regularly advises and represents state agencies, businesses, and individuals in both state and federal courts in various general litigation matters including contract disputes, premises liability, insurance disputes, automobile accident litigation, and construction litigation. Christi also represents select individuals involved in serious personal injury accidents and insurance-related disputes, and she is certified by the South Carolina Bar as a civil court mediator.

Christ is active in her community and devotes substantial time volunteering and providing pro bono legal services to various local organizations. She currently serves as an elected official on the York County Council, representing her constituents in District 5.

Community Involvement

• York County Council Member for District 5, 2015-2020

• Appointed by Governor Haley to serve on S.C. Board of Accountancy, 2012-2015

• Neely’s Creek A.R.P., Member

• Family Promise of York County, Volunteer

• S.C. Bar’s Public Service Division, Volunteer Presenter/Speaker

• Oakdale Elementary School Improvement Council, 2010-2012

• The Haven Homeless Men’s Shelter, Board Member/Secretary, 2012-2015

Professional Profile

• York County Bar Association

- President, 2017-2018

- Vice President, 2016-2017

- Secretary, 2015-2016

- Treasurer, 2014-2015

• American Bar Association Member

• South Carolina Bar Association Member

- S.C. Employment Law Section

- Government Law Section

- Tort Law Section

• South Carolina Women Lawyers Association

• Judicial Qualifications Committee, Former Member

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Areas of Practice (7)

  • General Civil Litigation
  • Trial and Appellate Practice
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Insurance Litigation
  • Personal Injury and Accident Litigation
  • Premises Liability
  • Certified Civil Court Mediator

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of South Carolina Honors College, B.A., magna cum laude, 1996
Law School Attended:
University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., cum laude; Order of the Coif, Order of the Wig and Robe Honor Societies, 2002
Year of First Admission:
2002
Admission:
2002, South Carolina; 2003, United States Federal District Court, South Carolina; United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Memberships:
York County Bar Association; American Bar Association; South Carolina Bar Association; South Carolina Women Lawyers Association.
ISLN:
916990921

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Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (15 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Founder on 07/05/23 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/07/21 in Civil Litigation

    Christi is an outstanding attorney and person.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/06/21 in Civil Litigation

    Christi demonstrates excellence in the profession and an admirable dedication to her community. She represents the profession with distinction.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Solicitor on 05/06/21 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 05/04/21 in Civil Litigation

    I have had occasion to witness Christi's work first-hand. She is a top tier lawyer and deserves your highest ratings.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 04/27/21 in Civil Litigation

    I have known Christi Cox personally for more than twenty years. I have also worked with her professionally. I know Christi Cox to be an excellent attorney who takes service to her clients and her community very seriously. She devotes the time and att... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 04/27/21 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 04/26/21 in Civil Litigation

    Christi is a poised and skilled litigator

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 04/23/21 in Litigation

    Christi Cox is a highly respected and knowledgeable attorney in our legal community and the general public. I refer litigation cases to her frequently.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 04/22/21 in Insurance

    Christi Cox has been a very skilled adversary on cases I have had against her. Christi works well with opposing lawyers without giving up any ground. Christi is highly respected as legal counsel for her advocacy and ethics in insurance work.

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839-274-3093  Phone

803-329-7678  Fax

hamiltonmartens.com/christi-porter-cox

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