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Merkel & Cocke is proud to announce that four of our attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Best Lawyers uses a peer-review process to recognize attorneys for their professional abilities within specific geographic regions and practice areas. Merkel & Cocke’s attorneys were recognized across a broad range…

We’re excited to announce that Charles (Charlie) M. Merkel, Jr., has been inducted into the University of Mississippi School of Law Alumni Hall of Fame! This prestigious honor is reserved for alumni who bring distinction to the law school through professional achievement and service. For decades, Charlie has been a powerful force in Mississippi plaintiffs’…

We’re proud to announce that four Merkel & Cocke, P.A. attorneys earned a spot in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®! This distinguished recognition reflects the depth of experience, trial skill, and client-focused advocacy that define our firm. Please join us in congratulating: John Hartwell Cocke Charles M. Merkel, Jr. Edward P.…

We’re proud to share that John Hartwell Cocke, managing partner at Merkel & Cocke, P.A., has once again been named to The Best Lawyers in America®, earning recognition in the areas of Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs for the 2026 edition. This marks another milestone in a legal career…

The team at Merkel & Cocke is thrilled to announce that Robert A. Carson III has been named to the Mississippi Business Journal’s “Top 40 Under 40.” The publication honored 40 leaders across the state who are under 40 years old at a luncheon in Jackson on June 25. Mississippi Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann provided…

The team at Merkel & Cocke, P.A. is thrilled to announce that Charles Merkel III has been named a fellow of the Mississippi Bar. Being selected as a Fellow is one of the highest honors a member of the Mississippi Bar can receive. Congratulations on your selection, Charles! Per the Mississippi Bar: The Fellows designation…

Merkel & Cocke, P.A. is proud to announce that multiple attorneys at our firm have been recognized in the 2023 edition of Medi-South Super Lawyers and Mid-South Rising Stars. In addition, Charles M. Merkel, Jr., and Charles M. Merkel, III have both been included in Top 50 lists this year. We invite you to learn…

The team at Merkel & Cocke, P.A. is proud to announce we have once again been named to Best Law Firms. This year, we have retained our Tier 1 ranking in the Memphis region in four different areas of practice: Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs…

Merkel & Cocke, P.A. is proud to announce that our attorneys have been recognized in the 30th edition of Best Lawyers in America®! Since 1983, Best Lawyers® has recognized attorneys whose work is heralded by their peers. For the last 30 years, they’ve compiled a list of honorees spanning more than 150 practice areas and…

Merkel & Cocke, P.A. is proud to have four of its partners recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2023 in America. Every year, the Best Lawyers list recognizes leading attorneys in particular regions and practices, based on peer reviews. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal…