Atty. David Cocke
David Cocke has served as counsel for secured creditors, debtors, unsecured creditors committees, and bankruptcy trustees in both business liquidations and reorganizations, and he has litigated many complex business cases in federal, state and bankruptcy courts. This extensive experience gives him a unique ability to serve his clients' bankruptcy and litigation needs.
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law & More Attorney · Serving Memphis, TN
Profile Summary
About David Cocke at a Glance
David Cocke is a business, bankruptcy, and litigation attorney based in Memphis, Tennessee, practicing at Evans Petree PC. Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1973) and Yale University (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy (2026). Serves clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Cocke
- David Cocke has served as counsel for secured creditors, debtors, unsecured creditors committees, and bankruptcy trustees in both business liquidations and reorganizations, and he has litigated many complex business cases in federal, state and bankruptcy courts
- This extensive experience gives him a unique ability to serve his clients' bankruptcy and litigation needs
- Mr. Cocke practices in the areas of commercial litigation, bankruptcy, and election law
- He was honored by Super Lawyers in the fields of business litigation, bankruptcy and creditors' rights
- He is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- Mr. Cocke was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2019 in the field of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law for the thirteenth year
- Mr. Cocke is admitted to practice before the U.S
- District Courts for the Western, Eastern and Middle Districts of Tennessee, the U.S
- District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi, the U.S
- District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas, the bankruptcy courts in each of these districts, and the U.S
- Court of Appeals for the Fifth and Sixth Circuits
Practice Areas Explained
David Cocke's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Cocke handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Memphis.
Business & Corporate Law in Memphis
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David Cocke is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →
Bankruptcy & Debt in Memphis
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
David Cocke is one of 104,458 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Tennessee →
Civil Litigation in Memphis
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
David Cocke is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Memphis
Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Memphis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Memphis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Memphis-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Memphis Choose David Cocke
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David Cocke's practice in the field of business, bankruptcy, and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, bankruptcy, and litigation, David Cocke can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Memphis
A Memphis-based practice means David Cocke attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues David Cocke Handles in Memphis
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters David Cocke has experience with under Tennessee law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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