Atty. Jeff Cherry
Jeff Cherry obtained his B.S. from Middle Tennessee State University in 1990 and his Juris Doctorate from the Nashville School of Law in 2001. Mr.
Business Formation And Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Lebanon, TN · 25+ Years Experience
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About Jeff Cherry at a Glance
Jeff Cherry is a Member based in Lebanon, Tennessee, practicing at Lowery, Lowery & Cherry PLLC. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on formation, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2001) and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (2002). Educated at Nashville School of Law (J.D., 2001) and Middle Tennessee State University (B.S., 1990). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Lebanon, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jeff Cherry
- Jeff Cherry obtained his B.S. from Middle Tennessee State University in 1990 and his Juris Doctorate from the Nashville School of Law in 2001
- Mr. Cherry was admitted to the Tennessee Bar in 2001
- Mr. Cherry is a member of the Nashville, 15th Judicial District, Tennessee, and American Bar Associations
- Mr. Cherry is also a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the American Association for Justice, and the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Mr. Cherry served the citizens of Nashville as a sworn police officer, having graduated from the Metro Nashville Training Academy in 1991 ranking second in his class and having won the TOP GUN award
- Mr. Cherry was certified as a trainer of police officers by, P.O.S.T., Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission
- He taught law at the Metro Nashville Training Academy to a number of recruit classes and held annual inservice training for veteran officers
- Prior to assignment at the Police Training Academy, Mr. Cherry served in Patrol, the Crime Suppression Unit, the Crime Prevention Division and the Legal Resource Division
- He was on three occasions awarded the Exemplary Service Award for his daily commitment to excellence in carrying out his assigned duties
- Mr. Cherry handles criminal cases throughout the counties of middle Tennessee
- He regularly handles driving under the influence cases and enjoys great success in representing clients with driving offenses
- He successfully defends those charged with sexual offenses and is currently abreast of the rules and regulations of the Tennessee Sex Offender Registry
- Mr. Cherry regularly represents those that have been convicted of criminal offenses before the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals
- In 2012, he was successful in reversing a criminal conviction and a twenty-four year sentence at the Court of Criminal Appeals
- Permission to Appeal was not requested by the State
- Mr. Cherry also handles complex personal injury matters involving all manner of injury
- In 2009, he negotiated a $1,000,000.00 settlement in a personal injury wrongful death case in Wilson County, Tennessee
- In that same year, he also negotiated a $600,000.00 settlement of a middle Tennessee personal injury matter
- In 2011, he negotiated the lump sum settlement of over $150,000 in a workers’ compensation case in Wilson County and in 2012 he negotiated a lump sum settlement of over $200,000 in a workers’ compensation case
- He regularly works to ensure that his personal injury clients receive the maximum benefit under the law
- He is married to Stacey Bradford Cherry and has three children
- He loves hunting, fishing, working on his farm and spending time with his family
Practice Areas Explained
Jeff Cherry's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jeff Cherry handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Lebanon.
Business Formation in Lebanon
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Personal Injury in Lebanon
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Criminal Defense in Lebanon
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Lebanon
Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lebanon are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee 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 Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Lebanon Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Lebanon-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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Lebanon Choose Jeff 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 Jeff Cherry's practice in the field of formation, personal injury, and criminal defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jeff Cherry brings 25+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Tennessee and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, Jeff Cherry can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering formation, personal injury, and criminal defense, Jeff Cherry can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Lebanon
A Lebanon-based practice means Jeff 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 Jeff Cherry Handles in Lebanon
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This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Jeff Cherry directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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