Charles M. "Charlie" Merkel, Jr.

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1989

Awarded Practice Areas

Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

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Works at

Merkel & Cocke PA

4 Best Lawyers awards

Biography

Charles M. Merkel, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Charles M. practices law in Clarksdale, Mississippi

Best Lawyers has recognized Charles M. Merkel, Jr. since 1989. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Charles M. Merkel, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Locations

Clarksdale, Mississippi

662-337-8486

30 Delta Avenue
Clarksdale, MS 38614-1388

Education

University of Mississippi, J.D., graduated 1966

Client Testimonials

As a personal injury and mass tort lawyer for 41 years, I must name Mr. Merkel as superlative. He represented my firm in a long and arduous legal battle that culminated in success. During the litigation, and without notes, Mr. Merkel gave a 27-minute argument on the firm`s behalf, which I must say was the best oral argument I have ever seen. I give five stars for Merkel.

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2012 - Product Liability Litigation

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2010 - Personal Injury Litigation

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers^® for:

Product Liability Litigation, Memphis (2012)
Personal Injury Litigation, Jackson, MS (2010)

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^® 2027 for work in:

Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

Additional Areas of Practice:

Administrative / Regulatory Law
Medical Malpractice Law
Personal Injury Litigation
Product Liability Litigation

Special Focus:

Automobile Collision
Birth Trauma
Brain Injury
Catastrophic Injury
Civil Litigation
Hospital Malpractice
Litigation
Medical Malpractice
Medical Negligence
Nursing Homes
Personal Injury
Product Liability
Professional Malpractice
Wrongful Death

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