Merkel & Cocke

The law firm Merkel & Cocke, P.A., is dedicated to helping victims of negligence and their families in Mississippi, Tennessee and Arkansas as well as throughout the country. A team of experienced attorneys focuses their efforts on handling workers’ compensation and personal injury cases that involve matters such as medical malpractice, premises liability, automobile accidents, product liability, contract disputes and civil rights. For more than 30 years, Merkel & Cocke has built a reputation of getting results for clients.

The Importance of Proper Legal Representation

Realistically speaking, many civil cases will settle outside the courtroom. However, an attorney should always approach a personal injury lawsuit or workers’ compensation matter as though it will go to trial. Settlements, arbitrations and litigations all require legal representation that is focused on delivering the best possible outcome. Someone who has suffered as a result of negligence deserves to have an attorney who will be a fierce advocate throughout every phase of a case.

Focused on Results, Committed to Compassionate Service

With a team of seven attorneys, Merkel & Cocke, P.A., has been named in The Best Lawyers in America*.  Managing member Charles M. Merkel, Jr., has a track record of securing multimillion dollar awards for clients. He and several other of the firm’s attorneys have earned the highest rating possible of AV Preeminent** from Martindale-Hubbell.

In addition to the accolades, the attorneys at Merkel & Cocke, P.A., pride themselves on having a reputation for treating clients with the utmost care and respect. With decades upon decades of combined experience, the team understands that going through the legal process can be a stressful and emotional time. Through using innovative techniques and working efficiently, the attorneys at Merkel & Cocke, P.A., aim to make every case run as smoothly as possible and result in a positive outcome for clients.

Suffering an injury at work or because of someone’s negligence can be devastating, but it does not have to be financially draining. People who feel they have a case for compensation should call (800) 844-0461 for a complementary consultation.

* The Best Lawyers in America® 2013. Copyright 2013 by Woodward/White, Inc., Aiken, SC

** AV Preeminent and BV Distinguished are certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories: legal ability and general ethical standards.