We are one of the largest plaintiff law firms in Northern Mississippi as well as the largest in "The Mississippi Delta." For over 20 years, we have handled cases throughout Mississippi, Tennessee and Arkansas, and have handled cases from California to New York. To read about our attorneys, click here.

We utilize state-of-the-art technology and extensive research in our trials and trial preparations. We invite you to browse our website and discover the experience and legal services that Merkel & Cocke has to offer. » Read More

Since being formed in 1983, Merkel & Cocke has never had an attorney leave its practice other than through retirement. This allows us to provide greater continuity of representation to our clients and their cases, as well as demonstrating the excellent working environment at Merkel & Cocke.

Charles M. Merkel, III Recently Named to Cambridge Who’s Who Registry of Executives and Professionals

Charles M. Merkel, III, a partner of Merkel & Cocke, P.A., was recently named for inclusion in the 2007-2008 edition of The Cambridge Who’s Who Registry of Executives and Professionals. Cambridge Who’s Who limits membership to individuals who have demonstrated leadership and achievement in their industry and occupation.

Three Merkel & Cocke Partners Named Super Lawyers

Three of the seven partners of Merkel & Cocke were chosen by their peers as Mid-South Super Lawyers for 2007. The selective and prestigious Mid-South Super Lawyers 2007 magazine lists Charles M. Merkel, Jr., John H. Cocke and William B. Raiford, III, as part of this year’s Super Lawyers in the Mid-South. Charles Merkel, Jr. was selected as a Super Lawyer in the area of “Personal Injury Plaintiff: Products Liability”, while John Cocke and William Raiford, III were deemed super in the area of “Personal Injury Practice: Medical Malpractice”. » Read More

Jury Returns Verdict in Favor of Merkel & Cocke Clients in Another Katrina Related Lawsuit

In Washington County Circuit Court, a jury recently returned a verdict in the amount of $80,000.00 in favor of a family represented by Merkel & Cocke, who lost their home to Hurricane Katrina. The jury found that an insurance agency breached an oral contract with the family to procure flood insurance and that the agent was negligent in failing to procure flood coverage which was requested more than one year prior to Hurricane Katrina. Charles M. Merkel, Jr. and Charles M. Merkel, III represented the family’s interests at trial.

Two Verdicts in Five Days

Merkel & Cocke recently received two favorable verdicts in five days. The first verdict was in favor of homeowners against USAA Casualty Insurance Co. in a bad faith denial of insurance case. The second verdict was in favor of an Air Force veteran in a medical malpractice lawsuit. » Read More

In a case dealing with a trucking accident, our client was operating a truck in Benton County Mississippi on U.S. Highway 78.  Our client was struck from the rear by an 18 wheel truck, causing his vehicle to crash.  Our client received substantial injuries and died approximately 3 weeks later. The case settled for well over a million dollars. » Read More