Betsy C. Cox

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Professional Experience / Bio

Betsy’s practice is concentrated in the areas of complex commercial, bankruptcy and fiduciary litigation.  These areas include representing financial institutions in enforcing commercial and real estate loans and leases, foreclosing on collateral, defending lender liability claims and structuring workouts.  Additionally, she handles all aspects of bankruptcy litigation, including representation of secured and unsecured creditors in Chapter 11, 12, 13 and 7 cases and creditors’ committees in Chapter 11 cases, adversary proceedings and appeals, and cases which involve sophisticated contract disputes and business torts.  Betsy’s practice also focuses on all facets of probate, trust and guardianship litigation.

Areas of Practice

Litigation
Banking and Financial Services
Bankruptcy, Insolvency, Creditors’ Rights
Business Disputes
Commercial Litigation
Real Estate Litigation
Personal Services
Estate and Guardianship Litigation

Education

  • The University of the South, B.A. summa cum laude, 1977
  • University of Georgia School of Law, J.D. cum laude, 1980

Awards & Distinctions

  • AV Preeminent® Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
  • The Best Lawyers in America® (Litigation – Bankruptcy), 2024
  • Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” in Jacksonville in Elder Law, 2023
  • The Best Lawyers in America® (Commercial Litigation; Litigation – Banking and Finance; Litigation – Trusts and Estates), 2021,2023-2024
  • The Best Lawyers in America® (Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law), 2019-2024
  • The Best Lawyers in America® (Elder Law, with an emphasis in Trusts, Estates and Guardianship Litigation), 2018-2021,2024
  • Phi Beta Kappa

Bar Association Membership

  • The Florida Bar
  • State Bar of Georgia
  • Jacksonville Bar Association
  • Jacksonville Bankruptcy Bar Association

Professional & Community Involvement

  • Past President, Jacksonville Bankruptcy Bar Association
  • Business Law Section, The Florida Bar, Past member of Executive Council
  • Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section, The Florida Bar
  • Local Rules Lawyers’ Advisory Committee, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida, 2000 – 2003; 2011 – 2016
  • Fourth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee, 2000 – 2003
  • Past Board Member of Florida Chapter, Turnaround Management Association
  • American Bankruptcy Institute
  • Estate Planning Council of Northeast Florida
  • Trustee, University of Georgia Foundation
  • Member, Board of Visitors, University of Georgia School of Law
  • Trustee, The University of the South
  • Chair, Board of Directors, Daniel Foundation, Inc., Chair of Trusteeship Committee
  • Former member, Board of Directors, University of North Florida Foundation
  • Former member, Board of Directors, University of North Florida Financing Corporation
  • Jacksonville Women’s Network
  • President, Sewanee Club of Jacksonville

Publications & Presentations

  • Presenter: Seminars and lectures on bankruptcy and banking litigation topics