Atty. John Wesley Sherrod

Atty. John Wesley Sherrod

Mr. John Wesley Sherrod is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation, criminal defense and 4 other areas of law.

Douglasville Douglasville 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About John Wesley Sherrod at a glance

John Wesley Sherrod is an Attorney based in Douglasville, Georgia, practicing at Sherrod & Bernard, P.C.. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1987). Educated at Walter F. George School of Law, Mercer University (J.D., 1987) and University of Georgia (A.B., 1984). Serands clients in Douglasville, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John Wesley Sherrod is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation, criminal defense and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from University of Georgia in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • John practices at Sherrod & Bernard, P.C. in Douglasville, GA

Practice Areas Explained

John Wesley Sherrod's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Wesley Sherrod handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

John Wesley Sherrod is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Georgia →

Wrongful Death

John Wesley Sherrod is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Georgia →

Personal Injury

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.

John Wesley Sherrod is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Georgia →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

John Wesley Sherrod is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Georgia →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

John Wesley Sherrod is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Douglasville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Wesley Sherrod

Where is John Wesley Sherrod's law office located?
John Wesley Sherrod's law practice is located in Douglasville, Georgia. The firm is Sherrod & Bernard, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Wesley Sherrod handle?
John Wesley Sherrod focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has John Wesley Sherrod practiced law?
John Wesley Sherrod has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did John Wesley Sherrod go to law school?
John Wesley Sherrod earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (A.B., 1984).
How can I contact John Wesley Sherrod for a consultation?
You can contact John Wesley Sherrod directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Walter F. George School of Law, Mercer University
- 1987
A.B.
University of Georgia
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1987

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