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Lynn Cobb
Office history
At the onset of his career, Cobb began as an auditor in the inheritance tax division of the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Subsequently, he transitioned to the legal field, commencing his legal practice under the guidance of Charles Perkins for a year, followed by a year-long stint as an assistant city attorney. Later, he became a member of the law firm Neely, Green, Fargarson, and Brooke, dedicating 15 years of service there. Before his appointment as a judge, he spent a year practicing law from his home. Throughout his 18-year tenure as a lawyer, his area of expertise focused on insurance litigation. In 1994, he joined the Shelby County Attorney's Office, working part-time until assuming his role as a judge in 1997.
Public filings
Candidates and officeholders are required by law to file campaign finance reports and statements of economic interest. The sites below don't support direct links to an individual record — search by last name on each.
Tennessee — campaign finance (search)
- State offices (Governor, US Senate, US Rep, TN Senate, TN House, State Executive Committee) — Tennessee Registry of Election Finance. Click Search for Candidates and PACs, enter last name “Cobb”, and submit.
- County and municipal offices (County Mayor, Commissioner, Sheriff, School Board, court clerks, municipal alderman, etc.) — most major TN counties use the EasyVote portal. Select the relevant county and search by candidate name (“Cobb”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Cobb”and, if needed, select the applicable position.