Merkel & Cocke Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers for 2027
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 of practice areas, from medical malpractice and personal injury litigation to agriculture law, workers’ compensation, and product liability litigation. Together, these honors highlight the depth of experience Merkel & Cocke brings to clients facing a variety of legal challenges.
Congratulations are in order for Charlie, John, Ted, and Charles, their 2027 honors are well-deserved.
The Best Lawyers in America® 2027
Four Merkel & Cocke attorneys in Clarksdale, Mississippi, were recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
- Charles M. “Charlie” Merkel, Jr.
- Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
- John H. Cocke
- Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Edward P. “Ted” Connell, Jr.
- Agriculture Law
- Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants
- Charles M. Merkel III
- Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
For decades, the attorneys at Merkel & Cocke have represented individuals, families and businesses in Mississippi and the surrounding area. The firm remains committed to providing thoughtful, effective advocacy while helping clients navigate complex disputes and serious legal matters.
Please join us in congratulating Charlie, John, Ted, and Charles on their 2027 recognitions and their continued dedication to serving clients throughout Mississippi and beyond.
After graduating from the University of Virginia Law School in 1975, Mr. Cocke and Mr. Merkel established Merkel & Cocke, P.A. in 1982. Since that time the emphasis of Mr. Cocke’s practice has progressed 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 on referral from other attorneys who are not familiar with the handling of medical negligence cases. Mr. Cocke was selected Best Lawyer of the year for 2012 and 2014 in The Memphis area in the field of Medical Malpractice and has been selected a Best Lawyer and Super Lawyer every year since 2006. Learn more about John Hartwell Cocke here.