Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Charles M. Merkel III
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
https://www.merkel-cocke.com/attorneys/charles-m-merkel-iii/
Areas of Practice: Negligence, Medical Malpractice, Products Liability.
Bar Admissions: Mississippi, 1998; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi.
Education: University of Mississippi (B.A., summa cum laude, 1995; J.D., cum laude 1998); Taylor Medal Award Winner: English; Chancellor’s Scholar; Moot Court Board Member; Moot Court: “Best Written Brief Award,” 1996.
Academic Fraternities/Sororities: Phi Kappa Phi; Phi Eta Sigma.
Legal Honors and Awards: Best Lawyers in America ( Medical Malpractice-Plaintiff) 2012-present; Super Lawyers & Rising Stars (Medical Malpractice-Plaintiff) Rising Stars: 2008-2014, Super Lawyers: 2017-present; National Trial Lawyers, Top 40 under 40, (2012), Top 100 Trial Lawyers (2014, 2016-17); Lawyers of Distinction, Top 10% in the USA (2017); National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, Nationally Ranked Top 10 Attorney Award (2018).
Professional Associations and Memberships: Coahoma County Bar Association; Mississippi Association for Justice; American Association for Justice; North Mississippi Rural Legal Services, Board of Directors and Executive Committee member.
Overview
- University of Mississippi, J.D., graduated 1998
- University of Mississippi, BA, graduated 1995
- Mississippi, The Mississippi Bar
- United States District Court
- Mississippi, The Mississippi Bar
- University of Mississippi, J.D., graduated 1998
- University of Mississippi, BA, graduated 1995
- United States District Court
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Memphis (2020)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Medical Malpractice Law
Awards:
- Best Lawyers in America (2012-Present)
- Super Lawyers and Rising Stars (2008- Present)
- National Trial Lawyers, Top 40 Under 40 (2012)
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