Spencer Cox

Spencer Cox, a partner with the national litigation firm of Burns Charest LLP, is widely recognized as a top-notch trial attorney focusing on complex litigation involving antitrust, mass tort, commercial, and class action lawsuits in both state and federal courts. Spencer provides world-class representation to his clients through an unwavering commitment to excellence and professionalism.

This work has included representation of a certified nationwide class of plaintiffs in a federal multi-district litigation in an antitrust and racketeering class action over the rising prices of EpiPen injectable devices. In addition, he represents a group of investment funds and owners of the royalty rights to thousands of leases in a complex multi-district litigation against one of the world’s largest natural gas producers.

Before dedicating himself to law, Spencer served as a Naval Aviator and flight instructor in the F/A-18 Super Hornet, logging more than 400 arrested carrier landings. As a fighter pilot, Spencer learned the importance of attention to detail and leadership, demonstrating a knack for performing best when the stakes are highest. As an attorney, he understands the importance of focusing the strengths of each case against an opposing party’s weaknesses in order to win.

Spencer brings many of the skills he honed in the Navy into the courtroom today, always pairing long-term strategy with an intense focus on details to achieve the larger mission.

Honored for the first time on the list of Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch” in 2023 for Commercial Litigation, Spencer earned his law degree with high honors from Harvard Law School, and his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia.

Clerkship: The Honorable F. Dennis Saylor, IV, of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts

Memberships:

• American Association for Justice
• Committee to Support the Antitrust Laws
• American Bar Association
• Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
• Richmond Bar Association
• John Marshall Inn of Court
• Dallas Bar Association