Mary Sherris
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Mary Sherris
Biography
Mary Sherris was born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Daytona Beach, Florida.
She earned her Bachelors Degree from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at The University of Florida in Political Science and subsequently, her Masters Degree in Urban Planning from the College of Architecture at The University of Florida. Ms. Sherris studied law at the University of Akron where she earned her Juris Doctor and was published in the Akron Law Review. She also completed the Trial Advocacy program at the National District Attorneys Association National Advocacy Center in Colombia, SC and ATLA’s Advanced Trial Advocacy program in Cambridge, MA at Harvard Law School.
She has lived in Orlando since 1997 where she began her law career. Ms. Sherris worked for several years as an Assistant State Attorney for Norman Wolfinger in Seminole County, Florida where she prosecuted and tried criminal cases from misdemeanors up to serious felonies. In 2000, she was awarded the Attorney of The Year – Pride in Excellence Award from the Seminole County State Attorneys Office. Ms. Sherris has handled hundreds of claims involving personal injury, premises liability, sexual battery, negligent security, wrongful death, products liability and medical malpractice. For the last 10 years, Ms. Sherris has been working exclusively in private practice, fighting for justice for the injured and those in need.
Ms. Sherris is a licensed attorney with the Florida Bar and she is admitted in Federal Court, in the Middle District of Florida. She is a member of the American Association for Justice, the American Bar Association, the Florida Justice Association, the Orange County Bar Association, the Downtown Orlando Partnership, the Asian Chamber of Commerce, and the British American Chamber of Commerce. She is also a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the National Crime Victim Bar Association and the Federal Bar Association.
Practice Areas
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Nursing Home Abuse
Immigration Law
Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Civil Trial Attorney/Managing Partner Sherris Legal, P.A.
Year: Current
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Civil Trial Attorney Bogin Munns and Munns, PA
Year: 2001 - 2004
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Assistant State Attorney Seminole County State Attorneys Office
Year: 1998 - 2001
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Professional Associations
Florida State Bar  # 138134 Member (1998 - Current)
Federal Bar Association Member (Current)
American Immigration Lawyers Association Member (Current)
British American Chamber of Commerce Member (Current)
Asian Chamber of Commerce Member (Current)
National Crime Victim Bar Association Member (Current)
Orange County Bar Association Member (Current)
Florida Justice Association Member (Current)
American Bar Association Member (Current)
American Association for Justice Member (Current)
Downtown Orlando Partnership Member (Current)
Publications
Akron Law Review.
Awards
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Men and Women of the Year Award
Orlando Style Magazine 2018.0
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Attorney of the Year
Orlando Style Magazine 2020.0
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Men and Women of the Year Award
Orlando Style Magazine 2019.0
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Top Lawyers in Florida
The Legal Network 2018.0
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Attorney of The Year – Pride in Excellence Award
Seminole County State Attorneys Office 2000.0
Education
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University of Akron School of Law J.D.
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University of Florida M.A.
Speaking Engagements
National Center for Victims of Crime
National Center for Victims of Crime
Websites
121 S Orange Ave, Suite 1270, Orlando, FL 32801
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 9 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed