Atty. Perry Allan Craft

Atty. Perry Allan Craft

Since 1978, Perry A. Craft has dedicated his life to helping people in need.

Nashville Nashville 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About Perry Allan Craft at a glance

Perry Allan Craft is a Member based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Law Office of Perry A. Craft, PLLC. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on formation, dui/dwi, green cards, drug crimes, and contracts. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1978), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee (1979), U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee (1984), and U.S. Supreme Court (1989). Educated at University of Tennessee (J.D., 1978) and Memphis State University (B.S., 1973). Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Since 1978, Perry A. Craft has dedicated his life to helping people in need
  • After graduating from the University of Tennessee College of Law, Mr. Craft served as Deputy State Attorney General, Assistant State Attorney General, and Senior Counsel for Tennessee
  • He has been in the private practice of law for nearly two decades
  • For more than a decade, Mr. Craft conducted yearly seminars to lawyers about recent United States Supreme Court decisions and developments, including cases involving immigration issues
  • A diverse background in law Mr. Craft has tried, settled, or resolved numerous civil and criminal cases in State and Federal Courts, representing individuals and businesses in matters ranging from immigration, automobile accidents or car wrecks, personal injury, consumer protection, false claims, identity theft, divorce, child custody, trucking accidents from big rigs or tractor trailers, construction, contracts, and anti-trust to securities fraud
  • Mr. Craft has represented teachers and administrators before school boards, administrative judges, and the State Board of Education
  • He has represented individuals wrongly stopped by drug task force agents who confiscated thousands of dollars from innocent drivers
  • He has represented children and parents in IEP hearings, due process hearings, and in school matters generally
  • He has litigated complex state tax matters involving millions of dollars
  • Attorney Craft has represented people charged with crimes, misdemeanors and felonies
  • He has tried cases to juries
  • His general practice includes drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney and legal documents relating to end of life decisions
  • He has negotiated the buying and selling of businesses and the counseled business regarding their structure, whether more traditional corporate entities, limited liability companies, professional limited liability companies, partnerships, and sole proprietorships
  • You can trust Perry A. Craft to stand by you

Practice Areas Explained

Perry Allan Craft's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Perry Allan Craft handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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DUI / DWI Defense

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Green Cards / Permanent Residency

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Drug Crimes

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Contracts

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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 Nashville 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Perry Allan Craft

Where is Perry Allan Craft's law office located?
Perry Allan Craft's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm is Law Office of Perry A. Craft, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Perry Allan Craft handle?
Perry Allan Craft focuses on formation, dui/dwi, green cards, drug crimes, contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Perry Allan Craft practiced law?
Perry Allan Craft has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Perry Allan Craft go to law school?
Perry Allan Craft earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.S., 1973).
How can I contact Perry Allan Craft for a consultation?
You can contact Perry Allan Craft 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.
University of Tennessee
- 1978
B.S.
Memphis State University
- 1973

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1995

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