Mr. Arthur Collin Cherry

Law Office of Collin Cherry, P.L.

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.

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
Video Conferencing FaceTime Skype Zoom Microsoft Teams WebEx
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Visa and Master Card Only
  • Contingent Fees
Florida
Since 1997
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written

Managing Attorney
Law Office of Collin Cherry, P.L.
2002 –

Current

Senior Counsel
Florida Department of Financial Services
1999 –

2002

Regulating insurance companies for fraudulent practices.
Assistant State Attorney
Office of the State Attorney
1997 –

1999

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.
1996 –

1996

Student Attorney
St. Mary’s School of Law Legal Clinic
1995 –

1996

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
1995 –

1995

St. Mary’s University School of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

1996

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Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the U.S. 2021
The National Trial Lawyers Association
2021
Best Car Accident Lawyers in Tallahassee 2021
Expertise
2021
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the U.S. 2020
The National Trial Lawyers Association
2020
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the U.S. 2019
The National Trial Lawyers Association
2019
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the U.S. 2018
The National Trial Lawyers Association
2018

Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the U.S. 2017
The National Trial Lawyers Association
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the U.S. 2016
The National Trial Lawyers Association
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the U.S. 2015
The National Trial Lawyers Association
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the U.S. 2014
The National Trial Lawyers Association
2014
In Recognition of Outstanding Achievement in the Study of Law
Who’s Who Among American Law Students
1997
In Recognition of Outstanding Achievement in the Study of Law
Who’s Who Among American Law Students
1995

The National Trial Lawyers

Member
2014 –
Current
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Capital City Justice Association

Member
2007 –
Current
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Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Tallahassee Branch)

Member
2002 –
Current
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Florida Justice Association (Accademy of Florida Trial Lawyers)

Member
2002 –
Current
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Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member
2002 –
Current
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Tallahassee Lawyers Round Table

Member
2002 –
Current
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Tallahassee Bar Association

Member
2002 –
Current
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Jefferson County Bar Association

Member
2002 –
Current
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Florida State Bar

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Member
1997 –
Current
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Florida State University Allumni Association

Member
1996 –
Current
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Tallahassee Lawyers Round Table

Member
2004 –
2007
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Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Academy

Assistant State AttorneyInstructor
1998 –
1998
Activities: Instructed on DUI procedure to law enforcement officers as an Assistant State Attorney for the Second Judicial Circuit.
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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
1996
Websites & Blogs

Website
Website

Law Office of Collin Cherry, P.L.
1114 East Park Avenue
Tallahassee, FL 32301
US
Telephone: (850) 224-1100
Fax: (850) 224-1365