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John H. Cocke, Partner Attorney
Medical Malpractice, Birth Trauma, Obstetric Malpractice, Surgeons Liability, Oncology Law, Medical Negligence, Litigation & Appeals, Pr...
Phone:662-483-5034
Address: 30 Delta Avenue, Clarksdale, MS 38614
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Law Firm:Merkel & Cocke, P.A. Attorneys At Law
Lawyer:John H. Cocke
Phone:662-483-5034
Fax:(662) 627-3592
Lawyer Title:Partner
Practice Areas:Medical Malpractice, Birth Trauma, Obstetric Malpractice, Surgeons Liability, Oncology Law, Medical Negligence, Litigation & Appeals, Professional Malpractice Law, Personal Injury — Plaintiff
Bio:After graduating from the University of Virginia Law School in 1975, Mr. Cocke moved to Clarksdale, MS to begin practicing in a general litigation firm. In 1982, Mr. Cocke and Mr. Merkel left that firm and established Merkel & Cocke, P.A., and since that time the emphasis of Mr. Cocke’s practice has progressed more and more 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 as, more commonly occurs, on referral from other attorneys who are not familiar with the handling of medical negligence cases. Mr. Cocke handles all types of medical negligence cases, but a uniform requirement is that serious injury or death have occurred as a result of the medical mistake.Mr. Cocke has established a reputation for complex cases involving babies who sustain permanent brain injuries. He also handles cases involving deaths as a result of the failure to treat in the emergency room setting and the premature discharge of patients after surgery, as well as failure to promptly diagnose cancer.Mr. Cocke has developed a particular interest in the use of modern technology in medical negligence cases and has spoken at seminars on this subject. The Internet has developed into a very useful tool in conducting medical research and communicating with other attorneys handling similar cases via the Internet is also a major help in the handling of medical c
Admitted:1975, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; 1975, Mississippi; 1992, Tennessee; 1975, United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi; 1975, United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi;
College:University of Virginia, Class of 1969, B.A., Economics, with distinction
Law School:University of Virginia School of Law, Class of 1975, J.D.
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Languages:English

Lawyer John H. Cocke, graduated from University of Virginia, Class of 1969, B.A., Economics, with distinction University of Virginia School of Law, Class of 1975, J.D., is now employed by Merkel & Cocke, P.A. Attorneys At Law at 30 Delta Avenue Clarksdale, MS 38614.John H. Cocke is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing John H. Cocke as your lawyer, you should consider whether John H. Cocke offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if John H. Cocke has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though John H. Cocke's office is located at Clarksdale, MS, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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John H. Cocke has been admitted in 1975, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; 1975, Mississippi; 1992, Tennessee; 1975, United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi; 1975, United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi;. His or her practice areas include Medical Malpractice, Birth Trauma, Obstetric Malpractice, Surgeons Liability, Oncology Law, Medical Negligence, Litigation & Appeals, Professional Malpractice Law, Personal Injury — Plaintiff.

John H. Cocke's college and law school education includes University of Virginia, Class of 1969, B.A., Economics, with distinction, University of Virginia School of Law, Class of 1975, J.D.. Other biographical background includes After graduating from the University of Virginia Law School in 1975, Mr. Cocke moved to Clarksdale, MS to begin practicing in a general litigation firm. In 1982, Mr. Cocke and Mr. Merkel left that firm and established Merkel & Cocke, P.A., and since that time the emphasis of Mr. Cocke’s practice has progressed more and more 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 as, more commonly occurs, on referral from other attorneys who are not familiar with the handling of medical negligence cases. Mr. Cocke handles all types of medical negligence cases, but a uniform requirement is that serious injury or death have occurred as a result of the medical mistake.Mr. Cocke has established a reputation for complex cases involving babies who sustain permanent brain injuries. He also handles cases involving deaths as a result of the failure to treat in the emergency room setting and the premature discharge of patients after surgery, as well as failure to promptly diagnose cancer.Mr. Cocke has developed a particular interest in the use of modern technology in medical negligence cases and has spoken at seminars on this subject. The Internet has developed into a very useful tool in conducting medical research and communicating with other attorneys handling similar cases via the Internet is also a major help in the handling of medical c. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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