Atty. Craig D. Cherry
Craig Cherry is a distinguished trial attorney based in Waco, Texas, at Cherry Johnson Siegmund James PC. Throughout his career, Craig has represented a diverse array of clients, including individuals, families, small to midsize businesses, local governments, and major corporations like Fortune 500 companies.
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Attorney · Serving Waco, TX · 27+ Years Experience
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About Craig D. Cherry at a Glance
Craig D. Cherry is a personal injury attorney based in Waco, Texas, practicing at Cherry Johnson Siegmund James PC. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in Texas (1999). Educated at Baylor University (J.D., 1999) and Baylor University (B.B.A. Finance). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serves clients in Waco, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Craig D. Cherry
- Craig Cherry is a distinguished trial attorney based in Waco, Texas, at Cherry Johnson Siegmund James PC. Throughout his career, Craig has represented a diverse array of clients, including individuals, families, small to midsize businesses, local governments, and major corporations like Fortune 500 companies
- Craig handles a nationwide trial practice emphasizing complex civil litigation, notably in the areas of catastrophic personal injury litigation, wrongful death cases, business litigation, and intellectual property disputes
- His role as counsel has led to the accumulation of over $2 billion in verdicts and settlements for clients, with The National Law Journal acknowledging one of his product liability cases as among the largest verdicts nationally
- He has consistently been included in The Best Lawyers in America
- His peers have recognized him as a Texas Super Lawyer for over a decade and as a Texas Rising Star prior to that
- Craig has also been acknowledged by The National Trial Lawyers as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers and previously as one of the Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyers
- Craig holds Board Certification in Civil Trial Advocacy from the National Board of Trial Advocacy
- He is additionally board-certified in Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- His service extends to the Texas Board of Legal Specialization as a member of the Personal Injury Trial Law Exam Commission and the Civil Trial Law Advisory Commission
- In 2023, he received the prestigious Tom Garner Award, recognizing excellence in voluntary service, knowledge, dedication, hard work, and integrity from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- Craig has also maintained an AV Preeminent peer-review rating from Martindale-Hubbell
- When not practicing law, Craig enjoys fly fishing, traveling, and spending quality time with his wife and daughters
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Craig D. Cherry's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Craig D. Cherry handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Waco.
Personal Injury in Waco
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Waco
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Waco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Waco Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Waco-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Waco Choose Craig D. Cherry
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Craig D. Cherry's practice in the field of personal injury.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Craig D. Cherry brings 27+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Personal Injury Practice
Concentrating on personal injury means Craig D. Cherry's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Waco
A Waco-based practice means Craig D. Cherry attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Craig D. Cherry Handles in Waco
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