Jerri J. Simmons

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Jerri J. Simmons: Attorney with Cranfill Sumner LLP
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Jerri J. Simmons is a Partner in the Charlotte Office of Cranfill Sumner, where she has been practicing defense litigation since joining the firm in 2010. She is a sound strategic partner and passionate advocate for her clients. She is a problem solver and enjoys working closely with her clients to develop defense strategies for favorable claim resolutions.

Jerri has experience handling claims in all areas of workers’ compensation. Specifically, she has handled all types of injury by accident and specific traumatic incident claims. She has handled death claims as well. Jerri has significant experience handling occupational disease claims, such as claims involving asbestosis, mesothelioma, silicosis, chemical exposures, etc... Ultimately, she enjoys handling all types of workers’ compensation cases. Interestingly enough, she has become well-versed in handling lightning strike and electrical injury claims, too.

Over the years, Jerri has worked with her clients to achieve results at mediations and in litigation before the N.C. Industrial Commission and the N.C. Court of Appeals. Jerri is also a Certified Mediator with the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission. When Jerri is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family. She has four children that keep her and her husband on their toes. She also enjoys traveling.

Articles, Presentations, and Publications

•2025 - Workers’ Compensation Institute Conference, Workers’ Compensation Defense Institute, Panel Speaker, “WCDI Multistate Day Claims Roundup”
•2024 - North Carolina Annual Workers’ Compensation Conference, Speaker, “Working Out Ethical Issues in Workers’ Compensation”
•2024 - Workers’ Compensation Institute Conference, Workers’ Compensation Defense Institute, Panel Speaker, “Mission to M.A.R.S.” in Orlando, FL
•2022 - Workers’ Compensation Insitute Conference, Workers’ Compensation Defense Institute, Panel Speaker, “CSI: Orlando Special Claims Investigation” in Orlando, FL
•2021 - Workers’ Compensation Institute Conference, Workers’ Compensation Defense Institute Multi-State Breakout Day, Panel Speaker in Orlando FL
•2021 - 26th Annual NC Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference, Panel Speaker, “Treating the Workers’ Compensation Patient and Maximizing Return-To-Work Potential”
•2021 - “Asbestos Claims: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly” - Webinar
•2021 - Workers’ Compensation Defense Institute, “Deep Dive: A State-by-State Exploration of Top Tips for Defending COVID-19 Claims, Investigating Remote Injuries and Moving Claims Forward in Today’s Remote World” - Webinar
•2021 - “How to Handle Asbestos Claims” - Webinar
•2020 - “Diggin’ In To Disability” - Webinar
•2020 - Workers’ Compensation Section Annual Meeting, Panel Speaker, “Six Months In . . . Forecasting the Future of N.C.G.S. Section 97-29(c),”
•2019 - “2019 Flood Case Law Update” - Webinar
•2019 - “2019 Case Law Update: Examination of Recent WC Cases, Rules, and Procedures” - Webinar
•“Navigating Attendant Care Issues, ” Course & Scope - Workers’ Compensation Section of the NC Bar Association, April 2014

Accomplishments

•Cranfill Sumner LLP's Distinguished Leader in Diversity and Inclusion Award Recipient, 2023
•Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rated
•Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America in the field of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers (2024 - 2026)
•Selected for inclusion in North Carolina Rising Stars in the field of Workers' Compensation (2021-2025)
•Valedictorian, Garinger High School, class of 2003

Most Recent Posts

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Jerri Simmons Secures Dismissal for Insurance Carrier Client in Wood Dust Occupational Disease Claim

Jerri Simmons, a partner at Cranfill Sumner LLP, recently achieved a favorable result for an insurance carrier client (“client”) in...

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Jerri Simmons Secures Ghost Policy Coverage Denial

Jerri Simmons, a partner at Cranfill Sumner LLP, recently secured a favorable outcome for an insurance carrier client in a...

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Jerri Simmons Obtains Favorable Verdict for Employer Client from NCIC

Jerri Simmons, a partner in Cranfill Sumner’s Risk Management & Workers’ Compensation group, recently obtained a favorable verdict for an...

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Jerri Simmons Obtains Favorable Verdict from NCIC

Jerri Simmons, a partner in Cranfill Sumner’s Risk Management & Workers’ Compensation group, recently obtained a favorable verdict for an...

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Simmons Obtains Favorable Opinion from NCIC

Jerri Simmons (Charlotte) obtained a favorable opinion from the North Carolina Industrial Commission in a case involving an employee who...

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Coming and Going Rule Does Not Apply

Jerri Simmons and Andy Avram were successful before the NC Industrial Commission....

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Areas of Practice (1)

  • Risk Management & Workers' Compensation

Education & Credentials

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 30787, Charlotte, NC 28211
University Attended:
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., Journalism and Psychology, 2007
Law School Attended:
Wake Forest University School of Law, J.D., 2010
Year of First Admission:
2010
Admission:
2010, North Carolina
Memberships:

CommunityInvolvement

•HarmonieGroupDiversityCommittee,Member
•NCAssociationofDefenseAttorneys,BoardofDirectors,Member(2019-2022)
•NCAssociationofDefenseAttorneysWCCommittee,Chair(2018-2019),ViceChair(2017-2018)
•NCBA,Workers'CompensationSection,Member
•MecklenburgCountyBarAssociation,Member
•JohnS.LearyAssociationofBlackAttorneys,Parliamentarian(2015-2016),ShadowBoard(2014-2015)
•TreasurerandSecretary,WomeninLaw(2009-2010)
•TeachingAssistantforProfessorLuellenCurry(2008-2010)

ISLN:
921282646

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Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (17 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.6/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.4/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 02/06/17 in Workers Compensation

    Jerri is a wonderful lawyer. I have had cases against her that we have both mediated and tried to a decision. She has always exemplified the utmost in respect, knowledge, skill and grace when handling her cases. She is a pleasure to work with.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 01/31/17 in Workers Compensation Defense

    Jerri is a talented young lawyer- she has excellent writing and communication skills and provides wonderful service to her clients. She is attentive to detail and can provide on-point legal advice in all areas of workers' compensation.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 09/28/18 in Workers Compensation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 02/05/17 in Workers Compensation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 02/01/17 in Workers Compensation

    Jerri is an excellent attorney who is very professional and knows the law and what she is doing.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 01/31/17 in Workers Compensation

    Ms. Simmons was a consummate professional during the entire course of our dealings with each other on a workers compensation case. It is very refreshing in today's world to encounter opposing counsel in a friendly and congenial way.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/31/17 in Workers Compensation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 01/31/17 in Workers Compensation Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 01/31/17 in Workers Compensation

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/29/21 in Workers Compensation

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