Business Details
48 Years
experience
Nashville Legal Representation Since 1978
The Law Office of Perry A. Craft PLLC has provided comprehensive legal representation to clients in Nashville and beyond since 1978. With over 40 years of experience in federal and state courts, our firm specializes in criminal defense, immigration law, business law, and education law. Our founder, Perry A. Craft, graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Law and served in multiple roles with the Tennessee Attorney General's office before establishing his private practice. We combine deep legal expertise with personalized service, handling cases ranging from DUI charges and special education advocacy to complex business litigation and immigration matters.Our practice extends to administrative hearings, contract disputes, and civil rights protection, with a proven track record in both negotiation and courtroom advocacy. We maintain active involvement in legal education through seminars on Supreme Court decisions and contributions to legal publications. Clients benefit from our cross-disciplinary approach, which addresses the interconnected nature of modern legal challenges while maintaining strict confidentiality and ethical standards.
Services
Criminal Defense
Immigration Law
Education Law
Personal Injury
Lemon Law
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of legal experience in Tennessee courts
- Our cross-disciplinary approach handles interconnected legal challenges
- We provide personalized representation from formation to litigation
- Our founder has testified before Congress and state legislature
- We combine courtroom advocacy with strategic legal counsel
What people say
Great attorney and great person
Instrumental in challenging graduate school hearing
Outstanding attorney with responsive service
Knowledgeable in business and labor law
Compassionate lawyer with professional staff
Services
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense practice protects clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges in Tennessee. We handle DUIs, drug crimes, assault charges, and white-collar offenses with aggressive courtroom representation. Our experience spans decades of state and federal litigation, including complex cases involving immigration consequences and constitutional rights violations.
Immigration Law
We provide comprehensive immigration solutions including family reunification, green card applications, and deportation defense. Our practice covers temporary visas, citizenship processing, and business immigration needs. We specialize in protecting immigrant rights while navigating complex federal regulations and representing clients before immigration courts.
Education Law
Our education law services advocate for students, parents, and educators in Tennessee school systems. We handle special education disputes, IEP hearings, and disciplinary actions while protecting constitutional rights. Our practice includes representing teachers before licensing boards and challenging zero-tolerance policy violations.
Business Law
We offer full-service business law representation from formation to dissolution. Our services include contract negotiation, franchising agreements, and commercial litigation. With decades of experience, we counsel businesses on legal structure, employment agreements, and dispute resolution while maintaining cost-effective solutions.
Personal Injury
Our personal injury practice represents clients injured through no fault in Tennessee. We handle car accidents, wrongful death claims, and premises liability cases. We pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain suffering while providing compassionate guidance through the legal process.
People
Perry A. Craft
Attorney
With over 40 years of legal experience, Perry A. Craft specializes in criminal defense, immigration, and business law. A former Deputy State Attorney General, he has tried numerous cases in state and federal courts and conducted legal seminars on Supreme Court decisions.
Questions
What areas of law does Perry A. Craft specialize in?
Perry A. Craft specializes in criminal defense, immigration law, business law, and education law with additional experience in personal injury and general practice matters.
How long has the Law Office of Perry A. Craft been operating?
The firm has provided legal services since 1978, with Perry A. Craft maintaining private practice for over 20 years after serving with the Tennessee Attorney General's office.
Can the firm handle both litigation and transactional matters?
Yes, we handle both courtroom litigation and transactional work including contract negotiation, business formation, and immigration documentation across our practice areas.
Does the firm represent businesses and individuals?
We represent both businesses and individuals in Tennessee, handling cases ranging from corporate disputes to personal injury claims and immigration matters.
What makes Perry A. Craft different from other attorneys?
With decades of courtroom experience and former government service, Perry A. Craft combines legal expertise with personalized representation while maintaining active involvement in legal education.
How does the firm approach client communication?
We prioritize direct communication and transparency, ensuring clients understand their legal options while maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards throughout representation.
