Spencer M. Cox

Partner
Spencer M. Cox

Spencer M. Cox

Partner
Richmond T: 804.593.1366
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Spencer M. Cox

Spencer M. Cox

PARTNER
scox@whitefordlaw.com
RICHMOND
T: 804.593.1366
Biography
BIOGRAPHY
Mr. Cox is widely recognized as a top-notch litigator specializing in complex litigation involving antitrust, mass tort, commercial, and class action lawsuits in both state and federal courts. Mr. Cox provides world-class representation to his clients through an unwavering commitment to excellence and professionalism.

Before becoming an attorney, Mr. Cox 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, Mr. Cox 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 your case against an opposing party’s weaknesses as the fastest and most efficient path to a win.

Mr. Cox 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.
 

Recognitions

  • National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyer in Washington, DC - Civil Plaintiff 
  • 2022 Outstanding Antitrust Litigation Achievement by a Young Lawyer (In re EpiPens)
  • 2022 Outstanding Antitrust Litigation Achievement in Private Law Practice (In re EpiPens)
  • Texas Super Lawyers®, Rising Star 2019-2024
  • Virginia Super Lawyers®, "Rising Star" 2025
  • Best Lawyers in America® Commercial Litigation and Health Care Law 2027
    • Ones to Watch® 2023-2025
  • Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Antitrust & Competition Lawyers 2025-2026
  • Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers 2023-2026
  • Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers 2023, 2024, 2026
  • Lawdragon 500 Global Plaintiff Lawyers 2026
  • Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation 2023-2026
  • The Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs 2026
  • Virginia Lawyers Weekly, Leaders in Law 2026
  • Virginia Lawyers Weekly, Legal 250 Honoree, Business Litigation 2026
 

Memberships & Activities

  • Board of Governors, Virginia State Bar Litigation Section
  • Chair, Board of Governors, Virginia State Bar Antitrust Section
  • Member: Richmond Bar Association
  • Member: John Marshall Inn of Court
  • Board of Directors, National Association of Royalty Owners Rocky Mountain Chapter
  • Volunteer: Youth Soccer Coach
  • Represented a certified nationwide class of plaintiffs in a federal multi-district litigation in an antitrust and racketeering case involving EpiPen injectable devices. In re EpiPen Marketing, Sales Practices and Antitrust Litigation, No. 2:17-md-02785-DDC-TJJ (D. Kan.). Received recognition from the American Antitrust Institute for “Outstanding Antitrust Achievement by a Young Lawyer” and “Outstanding Antitrust Litigation Achievement in Private Law Practice.”
  • Represented Hospital Plaintiffs in complex litigation in multiple venues for claims against pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors, and pharmacies for the alleged inappropriate marketing, distribution, and dispensation of brand and generic opioid drugs.
  • Represented hundreds of women who allege they developed ovarian cancer as a result of using defendants’ talcum powder products. In re Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Products Marketing, Sales Practices, and Products Liability Litigation MDL (D.N.J.).
  • Represented 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. In re: Chesapeake Barnett Royalty Litigation #2, MDL No. 96-000003-15 (96th District Court, Tarrant County, Texas).
  • Represents and advises healthcare providers in various antitrust and complex litigation claims in state and federal courts against many of the nation’s largest healthcare conglomerates.
  • Represents owners of mineral and royalty rights in assessing and bringing complex oil and gas litigation in high-value claims regarding the ownership and entitlement to oil and gas interests.
  • Advises business and trade associations with regards to potential antitrust claims and antitrust risk.
INSIGHTS

Presenter, Avoiding the Headlines: Legal Risks, Ethical Pitfalls & Compliance Issues, Virginia Society of Association Executives AL Summit at the Virginia Society of CPAs (June, 2026)

Moderator, Consumer Data Privacy in the Commonwealth, Virginia State Bar’s Antitrust and Consumer Protection Section (May 2026)

Guest Speaker, Negative Royalties and What to Do When Your Well Gets Shut-in, The Mineral Rights Podcast, Episode 53 (April 2020)

Guest Speaker, Royalty Audits and Litigation with Attorney Spencer Cox, The Mineral Rights Podcast, Episode 13 (December 2018)

Presenter, Oil & Gas Bankruptcies and Your Mineral Rights, National Association of Royalty Owners

Panelist, Federal and Virginia Antitrust Law, 2025 Virginia State Bar Advanced Business Law Conference

Panelist, The Evolving Landscape of Healthcare Antitrust, Virginia State Bar

Moderator, Consumer Data Privacy in the Commonwealth, Virginia State Bar

ARTICLES

February 18, 2026

Client Alert: State Attorneys General Target Plastics Industry Initiatives with Antitrust Scrutiny Amid a Growing Trend: What Nonprofits Need to Know When Participating in Coalitions and Coordinated Initiatives

A coalition of ten Republican state attorneys general recently sent letters to companies participating in plastics-related section 501(c)(3) and section 501(c)(6) organizations, warning that their participation may violate federal and state antitrust and consumer protection laws. This development is part of a broader trend of regulatory agencies and state officials using antitrust scrutiny to target nonprofits and associations for what some view as political reasons. Nonprofits, trade associations and their members should carefully review their involvement in collective industry initiatives and consider seeking legal guidance to navigate this evolving regulatory climate.
August 20, 2026 - Honors & Awards

87 Whiteford Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers in America 2027

87 lawyers from Whiteford have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027. The attorneys selected are based in the firm’s Delaware, Florida, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, Virginia and Washington, DC offices. Client comments are posted on the Best Lawyers website, at bestlawfirms.com.
August 21, 2025 - News

83 Whiteford Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2026

83 lawyers from Whiteford have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026. The lawyers selected are based in the firm’s Delaware, Florida, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, Virginia and Washington, DC offices. Client comments are posted on the Best Lawyers website, at bestlawfirms.com.