Charles Michael Merkel

Background

Merkel, Charles Michael was born on November 2, 1941 in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Son of Charles M. and Lila K. Merkel.

Education

Bachelor, U. Mississippi, 1964; Juris Doctor, U. Mississippi, 1966; Master of Laws in Taxation, Georgetown University, 1969.

Career

Trial attorney, unites states department Justice, Washington, 1966-1970; partner, Dunbar & Merkel, Clarksdale, Mississippi, 1970-1973; partner, Holcomb Dunbar Connell & Merkel, Clarksdale, 1973-1982; partner, Merkel & Cocke, Clarksdale, since 1982. President Mississippi chapter American Board Trial Advocates, 1989.

Achievements

• Charles Michael Merkel has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Lula Rich Education Foundation, Clarksdale, 1983-1989. Fellow Mississippi State Bar Foundation. Member ATLA, American Board Trial Advocates, American College Trial Lawyers, Mississippi Trial Lawyers Association (secretary 1985-1987).

Interests

• Avocations: hunting, tennis, skiing.

Connections

Married Donna White, January 7, 1967. Children: Kimberly Dale, Charles M. III.

Father:

Charles M.

Mother:

Lila K. Merkel

Spouse:

Donna White

child:

Charles M. III Merkel

child:

Kimberly Dale Merkel