Alexander K. Cox

Alexander K. Cox is a shareholder at Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett, P.C., who focuses on complex commercial and civil litigation in state and federal courts across the United States. His practice covers contract disputes, business litigation, intellectual property matters, labor and employment cases, regulatory proceedings, trusts and estate disputes, and appellate and constitutional litigation. He is widely experienced in protecting trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, and regularly represents clients before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Through strategic advocacy and careful legal analysis, he helps businesses, organizations, and individuals resolve high-stakes disputes efficiently and effectively.

Alexander earned a J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law, where he was inducted into the Order of the Coif and worked as a Submissions Editor for the Journal of Law & Politics. He got his B.A., cum laude, from The George Washington University. His academic training provided a strong foundation in legal research, writing, and analytical reasoning that continues to guide his professional work.

Alexander worked as a clerk to the Honorable Steven M. Colloton of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, gaining valuable insight into federal appellate decision-making after law school. He later practiced in Washington, D.C. with a large international law firm before joining Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett, P.C. In recognition of his early professional impact, he was listed on Forbes magazine’s nationwide 30 Under 30 list for law and policy.

Alexander has helped clients achieve meaningful results in complex litigation, class actions, wage-and-hour matters, intellectual property enforcement, and appellate cases nationwide. His work includes securing dismissals of significant class actions, defending trade secret and non-solicitation claims, representing parties in trust and estate disputes, and advising businesses on accessibility compliance.

Alexander K. Cox has also represented Fortune 500 companies, municipalities, and individuals in courts, arbitrations, and administrative agencies. Known for clear communication and disciplined advocacy, he delivers practical legal solutions aligned with clients’ goals across diverse industries and jurisdictions nationwide.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett, P.C.
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Member, Bar Association of the District of Columbia
• Former Member, Erie County Bar Association, Board of Directors

Licensed State

• Pennsylvania
• District of Columbia

Education

• University of Virginia School of Law
  Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• The George Washington University
  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

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