David Cocke

David Cocke is a shareholder at Evans Petree PC and has decades of experience handling bankruptcy, commercial litigation, creditor matters, intellectual property law, and election law disputes. His work includes business liquidations, reorganizations, and complex cases in federal, state, and bankruptcy courts. He has represented secured creditors, debtors, unsecured creditor committees, and bankruptcy trustees. His background gives him substantial experience addressing contested financial matters and business disputes through litigation and restructuring proceedings.

David earned his B.A. from Yale University. He later received his J.D. from Harvard University. His education provided the foundation for a career centered on bankruptcy, creditors’ rights, commercial disputes, and complex litigation.

David has handled matters involving financially distressed businesses, creditor claims, reorganizations, and liquidations. He has litigated complex business cases across several judicial forums and represented parties with differing interests in bankruptcy proceedings. His federal admissions include district courts in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas. He is admitted before bankruptcy courts in those districts and the Fifth and Sixth Circuit Courts of Appeals. His official profile lists Tennessee admission dating to 1973. His practice background spans debtor-creditor law, litigation, and related business disputes.

David Cocke brings longstanding legal experience to bankruptcy and commercial litigation matters involving businesses, creditors, debtors, and trustees. Super Lawyers has recognized his work in business litigation, bankruptcy, and creditors’ rights. He holds an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Best Lawyers in America has recognized him in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law from 2007 through 2026. His professional record reflects sustained work in complex litigation, financial restructuring, and courtroom advocacy.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Evans Petree, P.C.
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association

Licensed State

• Tennessee

Education

• Harvard University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Yale University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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