Perry Cockerell

Perry Cockerell is a Dallas, Texas attorney whose practice focuses on real estate litigation and civil appeals. He represents title insurance companies, developers, property owners, landlords, and property managers in disputes throughout Texas. His work includes title claims, boundary disagreements, survey issues, foreclosure actions, and disputes over road access and easements. He began practicing as a creditor’s rights attorney in 1981 and later developed a practice centered on property disputes and appellate representation.

Perry earned a Bachelor of Science from Texas Wesleyan University in 1978 and a Juris Doctor from Texas Tech School of Law in 1980. He also served as an adjunct professor at Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, teaching Texas pretrial procedure, trials, and appeals. His background combines legal education, teaching, and courtroom experience. He is admitted to practice in Texas and before the United States Supreme Court and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Perry has handled cases in state, federal, bankruptcy, and appellate courts, including successful arguments before the Texas Supreme Court and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. His representative work includes defending banks and property owners against easement claims and representing title insurers in bad faith disputes. He has also handled boundary disputes resolved through trials or settlements that established new property lines. In bankruptcy matters, he represents secured creditors on requests to lift automatic stays, plan objections, and debt dischargeability issues.

Perry Cockerell is board certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. He writes and speaks on legal topics and has contributed judicial profiles to the Tarrant County Bar Association Bulletin. His public service includes pro bono legal assistance through programs serving people in need. He is also a retired Navy Commander who served for 28 years and received the Bronze Star for his service in Iraq.

Law Office Affiliations

• Principal, Perry Cockerell, P.C.
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Board Certified in Civil Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
• Member, Appellate Council of the State Bar Appellate Section
• Member, Legislative and Judiciary Committee of the Texas Land Title Association
• Member, Society of Vincent de Paul

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• Texas Tech School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Texas Wesleyan University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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