Cynthia R. Cox

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Cynthia R. Cox

also known as Cynthia R. Pollock

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 34 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Torrance, CA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Wills & Living Wills, Trusts ... +2 more

23326 Hawthorne Blvd. Suite 390, Torrance, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Cynthia

Biography

Your family estate matters are much too important to trust to anyone but a qualified professional.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Elder Law 20%

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Estate Planning 20%

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Probate 20%

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Trusts 20%

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Wills and Living Wills 20%

20%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2014
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in California for 34 years

State: California

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Cox Law Group, Inc. (formerly Law Office of Cynthia R. Pollock)

23326 Hawthorne Blvd. Suite 390, Torrance, CA, 90505

coxlawgroupinc.com

Cynthia R. Cox's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ellen | November 05, 2014 | Guardianship

Cynthia Pollock was a life saver

I hired Cynthia Pollock a little more than ten years ago. My sister was in a coma and subsequently suffered significant brain damage. I needed immediate help to get her into a nursing facility, get her qualified for MediCal, and get me appointed as her conservator. There were also mental health is...sues and courts which initially had custody of my sister. My sister also had some assets which greatly complicated qualifying for MediCal. I don't know if I could have survived all the legal and emotional issues which had to be resolved. Ms. Pollock was able to navigate all the difficult legal issues and provide compassionate support in a very difficult crisis situation. After all the initial legal crisis issues were resolved, Ms. Pollock did all the necessary legal work to establish a Special Needs Trust for my sister and have me appointed as the trustee of the trust. In the years since the conservancy and the trust were established, Ms. Pollock and her law firm have represented me for all the accountings required by the court. In addition to the matters handled by Ms. Pollock, her paralegal, Dawn Hartman, has been instrumental in helping me to comply with all the court requirements. All staff members of Ms. Pollock's firm have been professional and competent in all my interactions with them. In the ten years I have been working with Cynthia, I am constantly impressed with her legal knowledge, her compassion, her advocacy, her competency and her ability to resolve even the most complicated legal situations. It has been difficult to be a conservator for my sister since I live in Tennessee and she is in California. I do not believe that the courts would have accepted me as her conservator or trustee without Cynthia's representation. I would recommend her without hesitation. I cannot imagine finding a better attorney.

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Cynthia R. Cox's Lawyer Endorsements

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Paul Molinaro

Probate lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Parks

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Ms. Pollock for about 15 years. We have worked together on several matters involving estate planning, probate and trust administration and litigation, and special needs planning (Medi-Cal, Medicaid, etc.). Ms. Pollock is extremely knowledgeable, efficient, courteous, and professional, and I highly recommend her."

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Eric Adler

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Cynthia is an excellent attorney. She excels in estate planning, trust administration, probate and conservatorships. She is competent, honest and easy to work with-- rare combinations."

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Erin Dixon

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Kevin Von Tungeln

Elder law lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Cynthia is a top notch Elder Law and Estate Planning attorney. She is the expert I turn to when I have a Medi-Cal or Special Needs Trust question."

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Ruth Phelps

Estate planning lawyer

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Erin Dixon

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

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2023

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2022

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2021

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2018

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2017

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2016

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2015

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2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Adjunct Professor of Elder Law, Loyola Law School, Los Angeles

1997 - Present

Attorney, Cox Law Group Inc.

1991 - 1997

Associate Attorney, Mark E. Thompson, A.P.C.

Associations

2005 - Present

South Bay Bar Association (LA)

Member

1993 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

1991 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1991 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

National Elder Law Foundation

Certified Elder Law Attorney ("CELA")

NAELA Council of Advanced Practitioners

Founding Member

Academy of Special Needs Planners

Member

California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform

Member

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

South Bay Estate Planning Counsel

Member

Martindale Hubbell Bar Register 2007 - 2013

Preeminent Attorney

Super Lawyers Magazine

Super Lawyer 2007 - 2013

Education

1990

Loyola University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

Central Missouri State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2013

South Bay Estate Planning Council

Special Needs Trusts & The Affordable Health Care Act

2013

National Business Institute

Medi-Cal Update 2013 & The Affordable Health Care Act

2012

National Business Institute

Medi-Cal Update 2012

2011

Probate & Mental Health Spring Conference

Trust Administration

2011

National Business Institute

Medi-Cal Update 2011

2010

South Bay Estate Planning Counsel Forum

Special Needs Trusts

2010

South Bay Downs Syndrome Association

Special Needs Trusts

2010

Professional Fiduciaries Association of California

Administration of Special Needs

2010

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Introduction to Government Benefits

2009

"Your Legal Rights" Radio Program

Special Needs Trusts

2008

Southern California Tax & Estate Planning Forum

Special Needs Trusts: Avoiding The Seven Deadly Sins

2008

Southern California Tax & Estate Planning Forum

The Deficit Reduction Act

2008

Prader-Willi California Foundation National Conference

Special Needs Trusts

2008

National Business Institute

Estate, Financial & Health Care Planning for Elder Clients

Languages

English

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