Stephen M. Cox

Stephen M. Cox is a Rock Hill, South Carolina, managing partner whose litigation practice focuses on complex commercial matters. He represents business clients in disputes involving construction, employment, corporate governance, class actions, derivative actions, and commercial conflicts. His work includes litigation and arbitration in matters that require careful strategy, practical judgment, and strong advocacy. Clients rely on his guidance when business disputes involve high stakes, operational risk, and complex legal questions.

Cox earned a J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School in 1996. He received an A.B., summa cum laude, from Harvard University and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. His education supports a practice built on legal analysis, persuasive writing, negotiation, and courtroom preparation. That background helps him evaluate complex commercial claims, governance disputes, employment issues, construction matters, and arbitration strategy with clear judgment.

Cox is admitted in North Carolina and South Carolina and has significant experience in both states’ business courts. He has appeared before the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and the US Supreme Court. His experience includes class actions, derivative actions, arbitrations before JAMS, the American Arbitration Association, and FINRA, and service as an arbitrator and mediator. He also clerked for South Carolina Circuit Court Judge R. Markley Dennis Jr.

Stephen M. Cox has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America for business organizations, commercial litigation, construction, employment management, and real estate law. He has also been listed by Benchmark Litigation as a Litigation Star and Labor & Employment Star. His professional service includes leadership with the South Carolina Bar, judicial qualification, education, workforce, and nonprofit organizations. Cox helps clients address disputes with preparation, judgment, and business-focused advocacy.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A.
• Board of Directors, South Carolina Bar Foundation, 2022-25
• Member, South Carolina Bar
• President, York County Bar, 2003-04

Licensed State

• North Carolina
• South Carolina

Education

• Harvard Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Harvard College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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