Sherrill L. Cocke

Born in Dallas and raised in Waco, Texas, Sherri earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Development and Education Administration, with a minor in Business, from Texas A&M University in 2006. She later earned her Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Memphis in 2012. Following a noteworthy career in education, Sherri decided to pursue her legal education at South Texas College of Law Houston, graduating magna cum laude in 2026. She is currently pursuing a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation at the University of Florida Levin College of Law.

Sherri focuses her practice on estate planning, probate and trust administration, guardianship, and estate and gift taxation. Drawing on her background in mathematics, education, and business, Sherri brings a strong analytical perspective and a practical approach to helping individuals and families navigate complex legal and financial matters.

Sherri joined Middleton & Middleton in 2024 as a law clerk while attending law school, gaining experience in estate planning, probate administration, guardianship proceedings, estate tax return preparation, and tax planning. Her previous legal experience includes civil litigation, where she participated in case development, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation.

Before entering the legal profession, Sherri spent more than ten years as an educator, teaching advanced mathematics, including calculus and college-level algebra and trigonometry. Her professional background also includes founding A+ Tutoring of the Keys, a community education center in Islamorada, Florida, and participating in the ground-up development of BlueSky International, an international school in Futamatagawa, Japan. These experiences strengthened her ability to approach complicated issues analytically, communicate technical concepts clearly, and develop practical solutions tailored to each individual’s unique needs.

Sherri graduated magna cum laude from South Texas College of Law Houston in 2026, ranking in the top ten percent of her graduating class. She was inducted into the Order of the Lytae, earned placement on the Dean’s Honor List every semester, and received three CALI Excellence for the Future Awards for the highest grade in the class. She also served as a Langdell Scholar in Constitutional Law and received multiple academic scholarships recognizing her academic achievements.

During law school, Sherri participated in the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic, where she gained practical experience assisting underserved taxpayers with federal tax controversies and navigating complex tax matters. She also participated in the United States Tax Court calendar call in Houston, Texas, gaining firsthand exposure to federal tax litigation and judicial proceedings. These experiences strengthened her interest in taxation and reinforced her commitment to providing effective legal representation and expanding access to justice.

Sherri is currently pursuing a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, further developing her knowledge of federal taxation, estate and gift taxation, and complex wealth transfer planning.

Outside the office, Sherri enjoys spending time with her husband and their four children. She remains passionate about education and community involvement and enjoys supporting her children’s activities and opportunities that enrich the lives of families in the Bryan/College Station community.