Atty. Perry Cockerell
Mr. Perry Cockerell is a lawyer practicing appellate, bankruptcy, financial restructuring and 9 other areas of law.
Appellate & More Attorney · Serving Dallas, TX · 45+ Years Experience
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About Perry Cockerell at a Glance
Perry Cockerell is a Partner based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Cantey Hanger LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on residential, family law, employment, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Eastern Bankruptcy Court Texas Eastern District Court Tex (1981). Educated at Texas Tech University School of Law (J.D., 1980) and Texas Wesleyan University (B.S., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Dallas, Tarrant County and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas American Bankruptcy Institute. Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Perry Cockerell
- Mr. Perry Cockerell is a lawyer practicing appellate, bankruptcy, financial restructuring and 9 other areas of law
- Perry received a B.S. degree from Texas Wesleyan University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Perry practices at Cantey Hanger LLP in Dallas, TX
Practice Areas Explained
Perry Cockerell's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Perry Cockerell handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Dallas.
Residential Real Estate in Dallas
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Family Law in Dallas
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Employment Law in Dallas
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Business & Corporate Law in Dallas
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Real Estate Law in Dallas
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Dallas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Dallas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Dallas Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Dallas-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 Dallas Choose Perry Cockerell
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 Perry Cockerell's practice in the field of residential, family law, employment, business, and real estate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Perry Cockerell brings 45+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering residential, family law, and employment, Perry Cockerell can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Dallas
A Dallas-based practice means Perry Cockerell attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Perry Cockerell Handles in Dallas
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