They say most families are one serious injury away from losing everything they worked so hard to gain. When your family's future is on the line, you deserve a law firm that understands who you are and what you need. Since 1982, that law firm has been Merkel & Cocke, P.A. We are one of the largest plaintiffs' personal injury law firms in Mississippi.
That means we have the resources to handle complex cases, and the skills to handle them right. We have built our reputation on hard work, commitment to our clients, and a willingness to take on powerful entities when they fail to do right by the people we help. Because of these traits unique to our team, other law firms and attorneys often refer complex cases to us, making us the law firm other lawyers trust to do right by their clients.
Over the years, we have amassed substantial verdict and settlement awards on behalf of our clients. It is time to see what we can do for you. Merkel & Cocke puts its almost 200 years of combined experience to work on every personal injury case we take.
That means we have the resources to handle complex cases, and the skills to handle them right. We have built our reputation on hard work, commitment to our clients, and a willingness to take on powerful entities when they fail to do right by the people we help. Because of these traits unique to our team, other law firms and attorneys often refer complex cases to us, making us the law firm other lawyers trust to do right by their clients.
Over the years, we have amassed substantial verdict and settlement awards on behalf of our clients. It is time to see what we can do for you. Merkel & Cocke puts its almost 200 years of combined experience to work on every personal injury case we take.
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Since 1982, Merkel & Cocke, P.A. has offered thorough, aggressive legal representation on behalf of clients throughout Mississippi.
As one of the largest plaintiffs' personal injury law firms in the state, we consider it our duty and our honor to serve the people of our communities, and to uphold their rights in court.
Our reputation is such that other law firms turn to us when they need legal counsel, and our business has grown through the years because of the referrals of these attorneys, who trust us with their needs and the needs of their clients.
As one of the largest plaintiffs' personal injury law firms in the state, we consider it our duty and our honor to serve the people of our communities, and to uphold their rights in court.
Our reputation is such that other law firms turn to us when they need legal counsel, and our business has grown through the years because of the referrals of these attorneys, who trust us with their needs and the needs of their clients.
For more than 40 years, Mr. Merkel has personally delivered more than 400 jury presentations in the representation of personal injury victims whose cases involved complex medical and technical injury mechanisms and causation problems.
In 1973, he was involved in the formation of the firm of Holcomb, Dunbar, Connell & Merkel, where he was involved primarily in litigation until the spring of 1982, when Mr. Merkel and Mr. Cocke formed Merkel & Cocke, P.A. for the purpose of handling complex plaintiff's litigation with emphasis in medical malpractice, product liability, toxic torts, drug reactions, brain damage cases, and in general, all catastrophic personal injury cases.
In 1973, he was involved in the formation of the firm of Holcomb, Dunbar, Connell & Merkel, where he was involved primarily in litigation until the spring of 1982, when Mr. Merkel and Mr. Cocke formed Merkel & Cocke, P.A. for the purpose of handling complex plaintiff's litigation with emphasis in medical malpractice, product liability, toxic torts, drug reactions, brain damage cases, and in general, all catastrophic personal injury cases.
After graduating from the University of Virginia Law School in 1975, Mr. Cocke moved to Clarksdale, MS to begin practicing in a general litigation firm.
In 1982, Mr. Cocke and Mr. Merkel left that firm and established Merkel & Cocke, P.A., and since that time the emphasis of Mr. Cocke's practice has progressed more and more toward medical malpractice.
At the present time his practice is exclusively devoted to handling medical negligence cases for the plaintiff, either as a result of direct contact by the client or as, more commonly occurs, on referral from other attorneys who are not familiar with the handling of medical negligence cases.
In 1982, Mr. Cocke and Mr. Merkel left that firm and established Merkel & Cocke, P.A., and since that time the emphasis of Mr. Cocke's practice has progressed more and more toward medical malpractice.
At the present time his practice is exclusively devoted to handling medical negligence cases for the plaintiff, either as a result of direct contact by the client or as, more commonly occurs, on referral from other attorneys who are not familiar with the handling of medical negligence cases.
Charles M. Merkel, III was born and raised in Clarksdale, MS.
He attended the University of Mississippi for his undergraduate and law degrees, graduating with honors both times.
While at Ole' Miss as an undergraduate, he was awarded the Taylor Medal for English; this is the University's highest academic honor, awarded to less than 1% of the student body.
Upon graduation, he received the coveted position as a judicial law clerk for US District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi, Jackson Division.
He attended the University of Mississippi for his undergraduate and law degrees, graduating with honors both times.
While at Ole' Miss as an undergraduate, he was awarded the Taylor Medal for English; this is the University's highest academic honor, awarded to less than 1% of the student body.
Upon graduation, he received the coveted position as a judicial law clerk for US District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi, Jackson Division.
For more than three decades, the law firm of Merkel & Cocke, P.A. has been assisting clients with a variety of legal needs.
From complex personal injury claims to intricate contract disputes, our reputable Mississippi attorneys consistently provide comprehensive and quality legal representation.
We approach each case as a team, working together to develop the best strategy for every client.
This dedication and hard work has helped us earn a reputation for excellence within the legal community.
We are proud to be the law firm that other lawyers turn to when they need assistance.
From complex personal injury claims to intricate contract disputes, our reputable Mississippi attorneys consistently provide comprehensive and quality legal representation.
We approach each case as a team, working together to develop the best strategy for every client.
This dedication and hard work has helped us earn a reputation for excellence within the legal community.
We are proud to be the law firm that other lawyers turn to when they need assistance.
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