Atty. William E. Cochran, Jr.
Will Cochran concentrates his practice in the areas of medical malpractice defense, personal injury and vaccine litigation, and business and commercial litigation. He is admitted to practice law in all courts of the State of Tennessee, U.S.
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William E. Cochran, Jr. is a Member based in Memphis, Tennessee, practicing at Black McLaren Jones Ryland & Griffee, P.C.. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, business, creditor rights, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2001) and Mississippi U.S. Court of Federal Claims U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee U.S. Dis (2002). Educated at University of Memphis (J.D., 2001) and University of Mississippi (B.A. Biology, 1996). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memphis, Tennessee, Mississippi and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Will Cochran concentrates his practice in the areas of medical malpractice defense, personal injury and vaccine litigation, and business and commercial litigation
- He is admitted to practice law in all courts of the State of Tennessee, U.S
- District Court for the Western District of Tennessee, all courts of the State of Mississippi, U.S
- District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi, U.S
- District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi, and U.S
- Court of Federal Claims
- A native of Kosciusko, Mississippi, Mr. Cochran received a B.A. in biology from the University of Mississippi in 1996
- He earned a J.D. from the University of Memphis in 2001
- While in law school, Mr. Cochran was a member of the University of Memphis Law Review and a two-year recipient of the Cecil C. Humphreys Law Fellowship, through which he was awarded a full scholarship and served as a research assistant for the dean of the law school
- Mr. Cochran is a graduate of the 2005 International Association of Defense Counsel Trial Academy and the 2004-2005 Memphis Bar Association Leadership Forum
- Will Cochran has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America in the field of Medical Malpractice Law-Defendants since 2018
- Memberships include the Memphis, Tennessee and American Bar Associations, and the Mississippi Bar Association
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Tennessee
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 andnue, 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.
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