About Michael J.
Michael J. Cox trained in the Midwest. He completed his undergraduate degree at Western Michigan University in 1989 and earned his J.D. from DePaul College of Law in 1992. Those years shaped the legal foundation he would build on for the next three decades.
After law school he established his practice in Illinois and maintains his license to practice in that state. He spent the formative years of his career developing courtroom skills and familiarizing himself with local court procedures and the demands of civil litigation. Peers remember him as steady and methodical in approach.
In 2000 he joined the Law Offices of Goldberg & Goldberg. That move marked a long tenure at a single firm. Over the years he has taken on a range of matters handled out of that office, representing clients in contested matters and preparing cases for trial. He handles client intake, case strategy, and courtroom preparation, while coordinating with colleagues on complex issues that require a team approach.
Cox’s professional life extends beyond casework. He is a current member of several organizations that connect trial lawyers and litigators across the country and around Illinois. His memberships include the American Trial Lawyers Association, the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, and the Chicago Bar Association. Those affiliations keep him plugged into CLE opportunities, trial practice discussions, and local legal issues.
Colleagues describe him as pragmatic in the law office and thorough at the podium. He tends to prefer direct, evidence-based presentations in court and favors clear, concise briefs. He has built a practice that relies on steady preparation rather than flourish. That style has shaped how he manages client expectations and navigates courtroom calendars.
Outside the courtroom he is known to mentor younger lawyers at his firm, guiding them through trial preparation and procedural practice. He also participates in association events that focus on trial techniques and civil procedure. He is not a frequent legal author, but he contributes to firm training and internal education.
He currently practices at the Law Offices of Goldberg & Goldberg, concentrating on trial and litigation matters in Illinois.
