John Wesley Sherrod

John Wesley Sherrod

4.8
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 38 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Douglasville, GA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Motorcycle Accident ... +2 more

8470 Price Avenue, Douglasville, GA

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Car Accident 20%

You never expect to get into an auto accident when driving to work or taking your child to school. However, these are exactly the times when people get into auto accidents. If you get into an auto accident and suffer an injury, it could seriously affect your life. Instead of shouldering the burden of your injuries yourself, consider holding the individual responsible for your injury to account. The Douglasville law firm of Sherrod & Bernard, P.C. will gladly represent your interests.

39 years

20%
Motorcycle Accident 20%

As any motorcyclist will tell you, riding a motorcycle is a lot of fun. However, it's also considerably more dangerous than driving a typical passenger vehicle. Motorcyclists are not protected by seatbelts, airbags, windshields, and steel roofs, and even relatively small accidents can cause severe injuries. Sherrod & Bernard, P.C. of Douglasville can help ensure that you receive fair compensation after a painful motorcycle accident.

39 years

20%
Personal Injury 20%

You never expect to get into an auto accident when driving to work or taking your child to school. However, these are exactly the times when people get into auto accidents. If you get into an auto accident and suffer an injury, it could seriously affect your life. Instead of shouldering the burden of your injuries yourself, consider holding the individual responsible for your injury to account. The Douglasville law firm of Sherrod & Bernard, P.C. will gladly represent your interests.

39 years

20%
Workers Compensation 20%

You are a valuable member of your employer's team, and you work hard to ensure that your company succeeds. You deserve to work in a relatively safe environment, and if you suffer an injury on the job, you should receive compensation. If you've recently been injured while performing your normal job duties, let the team at Sherrod & Bernard, P.C. help you obtain workers' compensation.

39 years

20%
Wrongful Death 20%

Have you lost a loved one due to the negligence of others? At Sherrod & Bernard, our Douglasville personal injury lawyers are here to help you get through this difficult time and secure the compensation you deserve for your loss. Let us help you recover from your loss and recover the justice your loved one deserves!

39 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 38 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1987

Active Member in Good Standing

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Location

Sherrod & Bernard, P.C.

8470 Price Avenue, Douglasville, GA, 30134

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John Wesley Sherrod's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by anonymous | November 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Car Accident? Call someone else

Went to this attorney's office after researching a few. Communication was fine in the beginning, but you can make several calls and never get returned phone calls from the staff. I felt like my case didn't matter. It's now been many years since my case happened, still waiting to completely resolve it.... Just insane, should've gone with one of those standard attorneys off a commercial instead

John Sherrod

Replied last November 07, 2025

Trust me, your case matters no different than the thousands of clients I have represented over the past 5 decades. Unfortunately, cases do not get completely resolved at the pace that the client prefers or we would hope to deliver. That is because a complete resolution is based on factors outside our control- typically the whims of an insurance company or a congested court system. Several years is not unusual, especially in cases involving collateral issues such as government/ healthcare liens, excessive medical charges, layers of insurance coverage, appeals, multiple parties/lawyers and complex medical care. I have routinely handled convuluted cases that have taken many years to finalize. An unreturned phone call from my office personnel is a different matter. It is unacceptable. It is why on day 1, you were given a list of rights with my firm. At the top, you are always entitled to discuss your case with your attorney. I cannot address your dismay unless hearing from you. Likewise, I cannot fix potential staffing deficiencies without you sharing with me your negative experiences. Here is a promise. Please call my office today and ask for me. I will be waiting to discuss your case. If you prefer in person or the weekend, I will eagerly accommodate. Rest assured, you can get me on the phone long before that tv lawyer referenced in your anonymous review. I apologize for the unreturned calls and hope you will let me make it right. I await your call. You and your case matter!

Posted by Judy | February 04, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Took the case to Court and made a substantial recovery.

While shopping at a department store, I slipped on a liquid that had spilled out onto the floor. The fall resulted in me breaking my leg. The store took the position that it was my fault and I should be more careful. Fortunately, I hired John Sherrod of Sherrod & Bernard who took the case to court... and made a substantial recovery. Sherrod & Bernard also helped me with my medical bills and liens filed by my group health insurance carrier and put more money in my pocket. I am very grateful for John, Susan and everyone at Sherrod & Bernard. I highly recommend this law firm!

Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Turn a Negative Into A Positive

On September 27, 2011, my life was changed forever. As I was nearing my neighborhood, a wrecker driver carelessly backed out onto Nebo Road colliding with my small pickup truck. When the crash was over, I realized I was without my left leg. For the next several weeks, I laid in an ICU bed at Grady... Hospital. I worried about my family, finances and whether I would ever walk again. A good friend referred me to John Sherrod and the law firm of Sherrod & Bernard in Douglasville, Georgia. Within hours of talking to John, he was at the scene of the crash collecting evidence, taking photographs and interviewing witnesses. He came to the hospital at my request. John counseled me and my wife about what we could expect from the responsible insurance companies and other aspects of the legal process. I can say without hesitation that everything that John told me he would do, he did. All members of Sherrod & Bernard were helpful, responsive and made me feel like I was more than just a client. In life, we must learn to turn a negative into a positive. I am beginning to do just that on my road to recovery. I am most grateful that John Sherrod and his entire firm have been there right along with me giving me the advice needed. Today, I made a financial recovery which will allow me to get a prosthesis, catch up on all the bills that mounted during this ordeal, and take care of my family if I am not able to return to work. Sherrod & Bernard continues to represent me with other issues that have arisen during my convalescence. I can say without hesitation that I would recommend this firm.

Posted by anonymous | January 01, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Department Store Fall Due To Employee Carelessness

I never expected to go into a department store and suffer serious injuries because of the carelessness of a store employee. That is exactly what happened to me on June 20, 2009. As my medical bills got higher and higher, I did not know what to do. Fortunately, my son was friends with John Sherrod.... John took my case and worked on it for over 22 months. He even came to Wedowee, Alabama to interview my witnesses. Sherrod & Bernard put together a great presentation and the case was settled at a mediation for a confidential amount that I am very pleased with. I highly recommend John Sherrod and his firm, Sherrod & Bernard.

Posted by anonymous | January 01, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Handled In a Timely Manner

I had a case with Sherrod & Bernard. I was very happy with the outcome of my case. It was handled in a timely manner. I would recommend them and use them if needed inthe future. The staff is very friendly also.

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John Wesley Sherrod's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Hubbard

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I don't believe I have ever met an attorney more versed and knowledgeable in the field of personal injury law. John works hard and obtains consistently high results for his clients. I don't hesitate to send my friends and family to him for any personal injury needs."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2019

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2013

Douglas County Chamber's 2013 Small Business of Excellence Award, Douglas County Chamber of Commerce

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Founding Partner, Sherrod & Bernard

Associations

2012 - Present

Atlanta Lawyers Club

Member

2008 - Present

Southern Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2008 - Present

West Georgia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2005 - Present

Civil Justice PAC

Member

1992 - Present

Douglas County Chamber of Commerce

Member

1992 - Present

Douglas County Bar Association

Member

1990 - Present

Georgia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1987 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

1987 - Present

Superior and State Courts of Georgia

1987 - Present

Supreme Court of Georgia

1987 - Present

The Georgia Court of Appeals

1987 - Present

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

1987 - Present

United States District Court Northern District of Georgia

1987 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Severe knee injury resulting from construction firm's decision to create unsafe work place.

$2,000,000.00

Tractor trailer dropped improperly attached metal ramp onto interstate resulting in a fatal car crash.

$1,000,000.00

Client was injured while a passenger in a vehicle pulling a moving trailer.

$532,500.00

Crane operator caused wrongful death by dropping plywood onto construction worker.

Confidential Amount

Client had a workers' compensation claim when his hand was partially amputated while operating an electric jointer saw.

$300,000.00

Client fell from ladder while installing a security system.

$198,000.00

Client had a workers' compensation claim where she injured her neck and shoulder in a lifting incident.

$125,000.00

Client injured on the job when she fell resulting in a hip fracture.

$110,000.00

Client's leg was severed when careless wrecker driver backed onto road causing horrible crash.

$541,420.00

Client sustained a permanent spinal cord injury.

$475,000.00

Restaurant employee spilled hot soup onto face and torso of young child resulting in third degree burns.

$400,000.00

Client slipped on an assembly line job injuring her knee and low back requiring multiple surgeries.

$360,000.00

Client was struck head on by beer truck when driver lost control while traveling too fast resulting in spine injury.

$300,000.00

Wrongful Death

Confidential

Jury Verdict (Hall vs. Vratsinas Construction Company)

Confidential

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Education

1987

Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

University of Georgia

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

2012 Southern Trial Lawyers Association Mardi Gras Conference

Making Groceries: Proven Trial Tips

Publications

2014

Sherrod & Bernard (April) Sherrod & Bernard Newsletter

2013

Sherrod & Bernard Quarterly (March) Sherrod & Bernard Newsletter

2013

Sherrod & Bernard Quarterly (June) Sherrod & Bernard Newsletter

2013

Sherrod & Bernard Quarterly (September) Sherrod & Bernard Newsletter

2013

Sherrod & Bernard Quarterly (December) Sherrod & Bernard Newsletter

2012

Sherrod & Bernard Quarterly (May) Sherrod & Bernard Newsletter

2012

Sherrod & Bernard Quarterly (August) Sherrod & Bernard Newsletter

2012

Sherrod & Bernard Quarterly (December) Sherrod & Bernard Newsletter

2011

Sherrod & Bernard Quarterly (February) Sherrod & Bernard Newsletter

2011

Sherrod & Bernard Quarterly (June) Sherrod & Bernard Newsletter

2011

Sherrod & Bernard Quarterly (September) Sherrod & Bernard Newsletter

2011

Sherrod & Bernard Quarterly (December) Sherrod & Bernard Newsletter

2010

Sherrod & Bernard Quarterly (Spring) Sherrod & Bernard Newsletter

2010

Sherrod & Bernard Quarterly (Summer) Sherrod & Bernard Newsletter

2010

Sherrod & Bernard Quarterly (Christmas) Sherrod & Bernard Newsletter

Languages

English

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