Stephen D. Cox

Stephen D. Cox is an attorney serving Northwest Louisiana at Ryan E. Gatti, Attorney at Law. He focuses on providing practical and thorough legal representation across several practice areas. His work includes estate planning, tax law, succession matters, criminal defense, and adoptions.

Stephen earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Mississippi in 2019. He then received his Master of Business Administration from Louisiana Tech University in 2020. He obtained his Juris Doctor from Louisiana State University in 2023 and completed a Master of Laws in Taxation from Southern Methodist University in May 2024.

Stephen assists clients with estate planning and succession matters, helping them protect assets and plan for the future. He also represents individuals in tax-related matters, including issues involving the Internal Revenue Service. His strong academic background in taxation supports his detailed and strategic approach.

In addition to these areas, Stephen handles criminal cases and adoptions. He represents clients in negotiations, mediations, and courtroom proceedings when litigation is necessary. He also assists clients in personal injury and family law matters, particularly when multiple legal issues arise in a single case.

Stephen joined the firm in 2024 and has become a dependable member of the legal team. His ability to work across overlapping practice areas allows him to guide clients through complex legal challenges with clarity and focus.

Stephen D. Cox is committed to delivering professional, responsive, and results-driven representation. He works closely with each client to understand their goals, explain available options, and develop a strategy designed to achieve the best possible outcome under Louisiana law.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Ryan E. Gatti, Attorney At Law
• Member, Louisiana State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Louisiana

Education

• Southern Methodist University
  Master of Law (LLM)
• Louisiana State University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Mississippi
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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