Laura Cockrell
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Laura Cockrell
Biography
Laura Cockrell graduated early from Texas State University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with Honors, and a Minor in Criminal Justice. During college she was a member of the Golden Key International Honor Society, served on the Honor Code Council, and was elected as a Senator to the Associated Student Government. She earned her Doctor of Jurisprudence in 2012 from South Texas College of Law. During law school, she distinguished herself successfully in multiple advocacy tournaments and competitions as a member of the school’s nationally recognized Mock Trial Team. Additionally, she was selected into membership of the Order of Barristers.
Soon after graduation, Ms. Cockrell accepted a position with Alice Oliver-Parrott, former trial judge and Chief Justice of the First Court of Appeals. From there, she joined the predecessor to Craft Law Firm, P.C., focusing her practice on product liability and catastrophic personal injury cases. In 2013, she joined Hunter Craft in forming Craft Law Firm, P.C. Ms. Cockrell has been recognized as a Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars Honoree every year since 2017.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Attorney Alice Oliver-Parrott P.C.
Year: 2012 - 2012
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Law Clerk Doyle, Restrepo, Harvin & Robbins
Year: 2011 - 2012
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Attorney Watts Guerra Craft LLP
Year: 2012 - 2013
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Attorney Craft Law Firm P.C.
Year: 2013 - Current
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Professional Associations
Texas Trial Lawyers Association Member (Current)
State Bar of Texas # 24082836 Member (2012 - Current)
American Association for Justice Member (2012 - Current)
Houston Bar Association Member (2012 - Current)
Houston Trial Lawyers Association Member (2012 - Current)
Awards
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Finalist
Georgetown National White Collar Crime Mock Trial Tournament 2010.0
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Dean's Merit Scholarship
South Texas College of Law 2009.0
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Regional Champion
AAJ Student Trial Advocacy Competition 2011.0
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Rising Star
Super Lawyers 2018.0
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Rising Star
Super Lawyers 2017.0
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Rising Star
Super Lawyers 2020.0
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Order of Barristers
South Texas College of Law 2012.0
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Rising Star
Super Lawyers 2019.0
Education
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Texas State University - Texas State University-San Marcos other (2008) | Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Year: 2008
Honors: Graduated Cum Laude Activities: Golden Key International Honor Society, Served on the Honor Code Council, Member Zeta Tau Alpha, Senator of Associated Student Government
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South Texas College of Law other (2012) | Juris Doctorate
Year: 2012
Honors: Order of the Barristers, AAJ Student Trial Advocacy Competition Regional Champion 2001, Dean’s Merit Scholarship, Georgetown National White Collar Crime Mock Trial Tournament Finalist 2010 Activities: Officer of the Board of Advocates, Varsity Advocate of school’s nationally recognized Mock Trial Team
Websites
2727 Allen Parkway, Suite 1150, Houston, TX 77019