At The Cochran Firm of the Mid-South we understand that each case is unique, and we tailor our approach to meet your specific needs. Our seasoned attorneys bring unparalleled expertise to a diverse range of practice areas, including personal injury, civil rights, criminal defense, and more. With a deep understanding of local laws and a relentless pursuit of justice, we strive to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients.. Reach out today to get a FREE Case Evaluation.
OUR ATTORNEYS
Howard Manis
Practicing law since 1993, Howard Manis has a breadth of experience in both civil and criminal litigation in both state and federal courts. In his over twenty years of practicing law, Howard has established numerous areas of concentration, including civil rights, auto accidents, tractor-trailer accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, police misconduct, insurance malpractice and bad faith criminal defense in both state and federal court. He also is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER.
Mr. Manis joined the firm in August 2015, bringing with him over twenty-five years of litigation experience in courtrooms throughout the south. Mr. Manis has served as a member of the Criminal Justice Act Panel in the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee for the past two decades. In addition, Mr. Manis has served the federal bench, as a member on a number of committees including the selection of magistrate judge and as chairman of the committee to reappoint the federal public defender. Mr. Manis currently serves as a Class Counsel for the certified class in Wofford v. M.J. Edwards et al., representing over one thousand families whose loved ones were mishandled at Galilee Cemetery in Memphis, Tennessee.
Mr. Manis is licensed to practice law in Tennessee, Arkansas & Mississippi and regularly appears in both State and Federal Court in all three jurisdictions.
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Shean Williams
A dedicated fighter in the battle against injustice, Attorney Shean Williams is a masterful litigator who prides himself on his strong work ethic and tenacity. Mr. Williams simply doesn’t give up, and he always puts his clients first. For the last 20 years Mr. Williams has been committed to fighting for injured people and their families in the areas of trucking litigation, auto accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home litigation, premises liability, civil rights litigation, and products liability.
His jury verdicts and settlements are in excess of $80 million. Mr. Williams is proud to have obtained many multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements for his injured clients. Mr. Williams’ specialty is the unique way he connects with members of his jury panel, making complex themes more relatable to the everyday person.
Shean has his finger on the pulse of his community donating time, talent, and money to many diverse civic groups including New Mercies Christian Church, Project Destiny, Inc., Green Pastures Christian Church, The Winning Circle, and Star Struck Foundation. Mr. Williams shared a special bond with Founding Partner Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. Their relationship went beyond the typical mentor-mentee relationship.; they were more like father and son. Mr. Williams is reminded daily of the lessons and wisdom that Mr. Cochran imparted, and that inspiration is a driving force for him to continue Mr. Cochran’s legacy today.
