David Gary Cox

Administrative law Attorney at Columbus, OH

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Administrative law

34%

Was counsel for such agencies as the Ohio EPA, Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, and State Fire Marshall. Defended private parties against administrative actions brought by various state Departments of Agriculture, Departments of Health, and brought civil suits against both the United States Department of Agriculture and the United States Food and Drug Administration, Drafted and provided comments on agency rulemaking dealing with food safety and environmental issues.
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34 years, 300 cases
Agriculture

33%

Served as General Counsel for the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund representing dairy, poultry, beef and vegetable farmers. Represented certified organic farmers on Organic Foods Production Act and National Organic Program issues. Published materials on agriculture districts and submitted comments on Right to Farm Act changes.
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17 years, 50 cases
Environmental and natural resources

33%

Served as Senior Attorney General for the State of Ohio representing Ohio EPA in criminal, civil and administrative proceedings. Practice limited to air pollution, water pollution, hazardous waste and solid waste laws and regulations with an emphasis on air pollution. Appeared before Ohio Public Utilities Commission and represented staff. Conducted grand juries and was counsel in criminal, civil and administrative actions.
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34 years, 300 cases

Gary Cox has been representing government, corporate (for profit and non-profit) and individual clients since 1989. Gary's practice has ranged anywhere from prosecuting polluters, defending dairy, pork, beef, produce and artisan farmers, drafting business contracts and documents, negotiating zoning disputes, and speaking and testifying on issues of administrative licensing/permitting, food safety, and agriculture.

Licensed for 33 years

State OH

Status Active

Acquired 1989

Updated 02/08/2023

State IL

Status Active Out of State Lawyer - Permitted to Practice

Acquired N/A

Updated 11/22/2016

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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He is fantastic, he always keeps us informed, he is brilliant in his knowledge of the case. He explains things when we do not understand. He keeps us on track, and makes sure everything is filed on time, We feel his representation of our case has been very professional and an excellent job well done. We feel very comfortable with this attorney and he goes the extra mile.

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AVVO RATING 7.9 (Very Good)

Work Experience

General Counsel
Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund
2008 - 2016

Associate
Lane, Alton & Horst, LLC
2004 - 2008

Senior Assistant Attorney General
Ohio Attorney General's Office
1989 - 2003

Education

Capital University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1989

Ohio State University, Columbus
B.A.
1982

Legal Cases

Seibold v. Plains Aerial Applicators
pending

Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund v. FDA
Favorable outcome

Still, et al. v. Aurora Dairy Corporation
Settled

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Associations

Ohio State Bar Association
Member
1989 - Present

Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

Dean's Award
Capital University Law School
1989

Publications

Ohio State Bar Association Law You Can Use
Citizens can take action against water and air polluters
2016

Ohio State Bar Association Law You Can Use
Agricultural Districts Protect Farms and Farmers
2016

Speaking Engagements

Food Freedom Fest
What to do during a Raid
2015

Food Freedom Fest
FTCLDF: A Brief Litigation History
2014

OEFFA Annual conference
Got Raw Milk? What's the Latest?
2013

WAPF Annual conference
How to Help your Farmer During a Raid
2012

ACRES Annual Conference
Navigating the Legal Minefield Awaiting Farmers and Direct Marketers
2011

PASA Annual Conference
Regulating our Food - A NAIS Update
2010

Lorman - AIA Contracts
Responding to Unexpected Environmental Conditions at a Construction Site
2009

BECO Annual Conference
Handling Enforcement Actions Before the Ohio EPA and Ohio Dept. of Health
2009

WAPF Annual Conference
Raw Milk Wars
2008

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Peter Kennedy

Agriculture Attorney | May 25
Relationship: Co-worker

"I've worked with Gary the past ten years on agricultural and food matters; the last nine of which were with the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund (FTCLDF), a nonprofit with members across the U.S. Gary served as General Counsel and chief litigator for FTCLDF. He is a skilled litigator who's quick on his feet and good in the courtroom. Numerous people he represented for FTCLDF praised him for his tenacity and his strong advocacy for their interests. He's not afraid to take on tough cases. He won a difficult case representing an Ohio dairy farmer that has set precedent nationally. His work has made a positive impact on small farmers around the country. In addition to food agricultural law cases, I would also recommend him for environmental and criminal law matters."