Andrew Clarke

Andrew Clarke is a dedicated attorney with The Cochran Firm Mid-South, practicing in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas. He has extensive experience handling civil rights cases, personal injury, workers’ compensation, medical malpractice, and police misconduct. Mr. Clarke has won significant verdicts and settlements, including $4.6 million for racial discrimination, $3.5 million for police misconduct, and $1.1 million for a drunk driving case. His legal knowledge and strong advocacy have helped individuals fight for justice and fair compensation.

Mr. Clarke earned his B.A. from Davidson College, followed by an M.S. from Florida International University. He then obtained his J.D. from Cecil C. Humphrey’s School of Law at Memphis State University.

Mr. Clarke is a leading civil rights attorney with a proven track record in high-profile police misconduct and government accountability cases, winning significant results for clients who have experienced injustice. A recognized authority in civil rights law, he has authored and co-authored influential publications on police restraint procedures, high-speed police pursuits, and public sector liability. His works include Law Enforcement: Constitutional & Practical Implications of Police Restraint Procedures and Fighting City Hall, both frequently referenced by legal professionals and scholars.

Andrew Clarke frequently speaks at Continuing Legal Education (CLE) presentations nationwide, covering topics such as civil rights, police misconduct, and law enforcement procedures. His work has been recognized with an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, a distinction awarded for high ethical standards and professional excellence.

As an active member of the Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas Bar Associations, as well as the Federal Bar Association, Memphis Bar Association, and the National Police Accountability Project, Mr. Clarke is committed to advancing justice. His dedication to holding institutions accountable and protecting individual rights has made him a trusted advocate for clients seeking fair treatment under the law.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, The Cochran Firm
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association 
• Member, Mississippi Bar Association
• Member, Arkansas Bar Association 
• Member, Memphis Bar Association 
• Member, Federal Bar Association
• Member, National Police Accountability Project
• Member, Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Tennessee
• Arkansas
• Mississippi

Education

• Cecil C. Humphrey’s School of Law, Memphis State University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Davidson College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)
• Florida International University
  Masters of Science (M.S.)

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