Mr. Arthur Collin Cherry
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Mr. Arthur Collin Cherry
Biography
Collin earned his degree from St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas. He received his undergraduate degree in Business Finance and minors in Economics from Florida State University. He served as a State Prosecutor in Felony, Misdemeanor, Traffic, and Juvenile divisions where he handled over 6,000 criminal cases. He also served as the lead prosecutor as State Attorney Liaison for the Weed and Seed drug program. As a criminal defense attorney Collin defended one of the largest marijuana cases in North Florida in excess of 9,000 lbs. Collin worked as Senior Counsel for the Florida Department of Insurance regulating insurance companies for fraudulent practices. He opened his private practice in 2002. Collin's private practice specializes in civil personal injury claims, wrongful death litigation, medical malpractice, class action and multi-district litigation. His firm has worked to obtain a $335,000 verdict on a $25,000 insurance policy and a $100,000 settlement in an auto accident case with a $10,000 auto insurance policy due to bad faith and fraud by the insurance company. Collin helped his injured clients obtain millions of dollars in recovery since starting his private practice in 2002. He currently represents many business clients in the BP Oil Spill Settlement and is litigating medical malpractice cases. He is a very experienced trial attorney who advocates for the injured in and out of court.
Practice Areas
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
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
DUI & DWI
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Asbestos & Mesothelioma
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
White Collar Crime
Cannabis & Marijuana Law
Marijuana Business Formation, Medical Marijuana
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted - Visa and Master Card Only
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Senior Counsel Florida Department of Financial Services
Year: 1999 - 2002
Description: Regulating insurance companies for fraudulent practices.
Assistant State Attorney Office of the State Attorney
Year: 1997 - 1999
Description: State Prosecutor in Felony, Misdemeanor, Traffic, and Juvenile divisions where he handled over 6,000 criminal cases. He also served as a State Attorney Liaison for the Weed and Seed program.
Law Clerk Newell & Stall, P.A.
Year: 1996 - 1996
Description:
Law Clerk Katz, Kutter, Haigler, Alderman, Davis & Yon
Year: 1995 - 1995
Description:
Managing Attorney Law Office of Collin Cherry, P.L.
Year: 2002 - Current
Description:
Student Attorney St. Mary's School of Law Legal Clinic
Year: 1995 - 1996
Description: Was one of the few selected to represent Texas clients in civil and criminal matters under a student attorney license in San Antonio, Texas.
Professional Associations
Florida State University Allumni Association Member (1996 - Current)
The National Trial Lawyers Member (2014 - Current)
Capital City Justice Association Member (2007 - Current)
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Tallahassee Branch) Member (2002 - Current)
Florida Justice Association (Accademy of Florida Trial Lawyers) Member (2002 - Current)
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Member (2002 - Current)
Tallahassee Lawyers Round Table Member (2002 - Current)
Tallahassee Bar Association Member (2002 - Current)
Jefferson County Bar Association Member (2002 - Current)
Florida State Bar  # 115355 Member (1997 - Current)
Tallahassee Lawyers Round Table Member (2004 - 2007)
Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Academy Assistant State AttorneyInstructor (1998 - 1998)
Publications
The Disappearance of A Right To Be Left Alone: Warren and Brandeis Fears About Public Disclosures of Private Facts Revisited St. Mary's University School of Law (1996)
Awards
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the U.S. 2019
The National Trial Lawyers Association 2019.0
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the U.S. 2021
The National Trial Lawyers Association 2021.0
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Best Car Accident Lawyers in Tallahassee 2021
Expertise 2021.0
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the U.S. 2017
The National Trial Lawyers Association 2017.0
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the U.S. 2016
The National Trial Lawyers Association 2016.0
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the U.S. 2015
The National Trial Lawyers Association 2015.0
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the U.S. 2014
The National Trial Lawyers Association 2014.0
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In Recognition of Outstanding Achievement in the Study of Law
Who's Who Among American Law Students 1997.0
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In Recognition of Outstanding Achievement in the Study of Law
Who's Who Among American Law Students 1995.0
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the U.S. 2018
The National Trial Lawyers Association 2018.0
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the U.S. 2020
The National Trial Lawyers Association 2020.0
Education
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St. Mary's University School of Law Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
Year: 1996
Speaking Engagements
DUIDWI Law, Law Enforcement Instruction, Midway, Florida, January 1, 1998, Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Academy, Speaker on Enforcement and Detection Issues
DUIDWI Law, Law Enforcement Instruction, Midway, Florida, January 1, 1998, Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Academy, Speaker on Enforcement and Detection Issues
Websites
http://www.cherrylaw.us
Website
Law Office of Collin Cherry, P.L.
1114 East Park Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 224-1365