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Mr. Arthur Collin Cherry

Mr. Arthur Collin Cherry

Law Office of Collin Cherry, P.L.
  • Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse ...
  • Florida
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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
Additional Practice Areas
  • Wrongful Death
  • Class Action and Mass Torts
  • Car Accidents
  • Insurance Bad Faith
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Security and Premises Negligence
  • Semi-Truck Accidents
  • BP Oil Spill Claims
  • Tabacco Litigation
  • Negligence Claims
  • Defective Prescription Drugs
  • Defective Medical Products
  • Negligent Security
  • Drug Cultivation, Trafficking, Sales, Possession
  • Vehicular Homicide\ DUI
  • Violation of Probation
  • Defective Products
  • Consumer Justice
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Visa and Master Card Only
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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Texas
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Federal Circuit
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Managing Attorney
Law Office of Collin Cherry, P.L.
- Current
Senior Counsel
Florida Department of Financial Services
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Regulating insurance companies for fraudulent practices.
Assistant State Attorney
Office of the State Attorney
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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.
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Student Attorney
St. Mary's School of Law Legal Clinic
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Was one of the few selected to represent Texas clients in civil and criminal matters under a student attorney license in San Antonio, Texas.
Law Clerk
Katz, Kutter, Haigler, Alderman, Davis & Yon
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Education
St. Mary's University School of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
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Awards
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the U.S. 2021
The National Trial Lawyers Association
Best Car Accident Lawyers in Tallahassee 2021
Expertise
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the U.S. 2020
The National Trial Lawyers Association
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the U.S. 2019
The National Trial Lawyers Association
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the U.S. 2018
The National Trial Lawyers Association
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the U.S. 2017
The National Trial Lawyers Association
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the U.S. 2016
The National Trial Lawyers Association
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the U.S. 2015
The National Trial Lawyers Association
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the U.S. 2014
The National Trial Lawyers Association
In Recognition of Outstanding Achievement in the Study of Law
Who's Who Among American Law Students
In Recognition of Outstanding Achievement in the Study of Law
Who's Who Among American Law Students
Professional Associations
The National Trial Lawyers
Member
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Capital City Justice Association
Member
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Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Tallahassee Branch)
Member
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Florida Justice Association (Accademy of Florida Trial Lawyers)
Member
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Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
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Tallahassee Lawyers Round Table
Member
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Tallahassee Bar Association
Member
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Jefferson County Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Florida State Bar  # 115355
Member
- Current
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Florida State University Allumni Association
Member
- Current
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Tallahassee Lawyers Round Table
Member
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Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Academy
Assistant State Attorney\Instructor
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Activities: Instructed on DUI procedure to law enforcement officers as an Assistant State Attorney for the Second Judicial Circuit.
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Publications
Articles & 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
Speaking Engagements
DUI\DWI Law, Law Enforcement Instruction, Midway, Florida
Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Academy
Speaker on Enforcement and Detection Issues
Trucking Accident and Tort Law, Law Call, Television
WCTV
Speaker on Personal injury Issues
Automobile and Trucking Accidents, Law Call, Television
WCTV
Speaker on Personal injury Issues
Personal Injury Law, Law Call, Television
WCTV
Speaker on Personal injury Issues
Summer Injuries, Law Call, Television
WCTV
Speaker on Personal injury Issues
Auto Accidents, Law Call, Television
WCTV
Speaker on Personal injury Issues
Personal Injuries, Law Call, Television
WCTV
Speaker on Personal injury Issues
Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Contact & Map
Law Office of Collin Cherry, P.L.
1114 East Park Avenue
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Telephone: (850) 224-1100
Fax: (850) 224-1365