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.
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Craig D. Cherry is an attorney based in Waco, Texas, practforg at Cherry Johnson Siegmund James PC. They haand 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). Serands clients in Waco, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 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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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practforg law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 andnue, and the substantiand 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.
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