Legal Achievements

High Profile Cases

Over the course of his career Jeff Cox has made notable contributions to both local and state government through his research, writing, and investigations.

Zoeller v. East Chicago Second Century, Inc., 904 N.E. 2d 213 (Ind. 2009)

In 2009, Jeff Cox headed an investigative team into missing casino money that was intended for local development in East Chicago. Cox authored reports of the investigation's findings and developed the legal theory of "constructive trust for public benefit," which was victorious in the Indiana Supreme Court.

Lake County Vote Fraud

In 2003, Cox was a member of the task force that investigated vote fraud in the 2003 primary elections in East Chicago and Schererville, Indiana. The outcome of the investigation led to the ousting of the Mayor of East Chicago.

East Chicago Civil RICO

Cox was involved in early stages of prosecution of the civil RICO case for the 1999 "Sidewalks for Votes" scandal in East Chicago.

Smyth v. Carter

Cox briefed, argued and defended Indiana's retention of interest earned on more than $300 million in Unclaimed Property Funds.

State v. Gilmore

Cox saved Indiana over $3 million in an eminent domain trial involving bridges over the Ohio River near Louisville.

Investigations into non-profit corruption

During his time as Deputy Attorney General, Cox investigated such charitable entities as Gary Urban Enterprise Association, Fort Wayne Neighborhood Housing Partnership and the Schwab Foundation.