Connell Recognized In Legal Profession

Edward “Ted” P. Connell, Jr., Esq., of Merkel & Cocke, P.A., in Clarksdale, Mississippi, was recently inducted into the “Leadership in Law Class of 2012″ as selected by the Mississippi Business Journal. This honor recognizes the State of Mississippi’s leading legal professionals based on their professional and community achievements. The criteria for selection were across four categories: professional abilities and success, professional recognition, level of influence in professional organizations, and community involvement.

The attorneys receiving this award were honored at a reception held at the Hilton in Jackson, Mississippi.

Since being formed in 1983 in Clarksdale, Mississippi, Merkel & Cocke has provided legal services to Mississippi, Tennessee and Arkansas and has handled cases from California to New York. Merkel & Cocke is composed of seven attorneys, providing a variety of services to its clients primarily in the litigation arena.