William Barney Cockley

Background

Cockley, William Barney was born on December 20, 1883 in Lexington, Ohio, United States. Son of William W. and Mary U. (Beverstock) Cockley.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Ohio State University, 1904, Bachelor of Laws, 1908. Scientiae Juridicae Doctor, Harvard, 1915.

Career

Admitted to O. bar, 1908. Member of faculty Ohio State University Law School, 1908-1917, professor of law, 1915-1917. Partner firm Jones, Day, Cockley & Reavis, and predecessor firms, Cleveland, since 1919.

Achievements

• William Barney Cockley has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American, Ohio and Cleveland Bar Associations, Phi Beta Kappa, Order of the Coif. Club: Union.

Connections

Married Katharine Ann Jones, June 20, 1914. Children: William B., Junior.