Cynthia A. Sherwood

Cynthia Sherwood saved my life. Cynthia is as good of a lawyer as you’ll see on any episode of Law & Order, How to Get Away with Murder, or any TV show. She is sharp, witty, comical, relentless, relational, and pays exceptional attention to detail. 2 months before I was set to graduate from college, I was falsely accused of sexually assaulting an acquaintance of mine. At first the false claims against me were only used to get me thrown out of my fraternity, which was hurtful but not 1000% destructive. Just after the sham fraternity hearing ended, I was informed by the Title IX office that I was under investigation for sexual assault. They told me that if I was found guilty, I could be suspended or expelled from my university, and potentially not be awarded the college degree I worked 4 years for. I was absolutely devastated. My mom and I knew nothing about Nashville defense attorneys, so I went on Google, found 7 different attorneys, and sent them pleading emails asking for guidance. Cynthia told me not to speak to anyone and told me to come to her office the very next day for a free consultation. When I got to her office, I was instantly comfortable. Cynthia’s office manager, Brooke, treated me with such kindness, instantly calming me. Cynthia met with me, asked for the whole story, and took a chance on me. Boy, am I glad. Over the next few months, Cynthia and her team spent countless hours helping me formulate my responses to Title IX, attended my meetings with me, talked to my family and school for me, and worked tirelessly to prove my innocence. Cynthia’s top paralegal, Jaimee, sharply inserted powerful suggestions and made sure that our work was flawless in both content and form. Davis, another lawyer on Cynthia’s team, thought outside the box and came up with a hugely important idea that turned the tide of the investigation 30 minutes before our biggest meeting. We walked into that meeting with over 80 pages of evidence in my defense, compared to about 15 for my accuser. Every angle was covered, and that is a credit to the entire team. One of the best parts about Sherwood Boutique Litigation is that you get the support of their small, yet fiercely feisty team. Cynthia cares about her clients to her core. Sometimes in a lawyer this would be seen as a weakness, but with Cynthia it is her greatest strength. She went the extra mile for me countless times and made sure that my mental wellbeing was taken care of in addition to my case. Cynthia’s communication skills are almost otherworldly. She has the ability to be tough on someone and make them crack under pressure, but she also has the ability to sweetly cajole someone into telling the truth while making them feel so comfortable they don’t know what they just revealed. Most importantly, she has the tact to know when to employ each strategy. Cynthia can truly do it all. She persuades with emotional appeals, establishes credibility in a variety of ways, and builds her cases using mounds of evidence. She’s the furthest thing from a one trick pony! Cynthia Sherwood is my advocate, my lawyer, and my friend. She cares about me as a human being and gave her entire heart, mind, and soul to my case. When I was found innocent, I screamed and cried with such joy, thanking God that He led me to Cynthia Sherwood. She saved my life, and if you make the decision to hire her when you’re in a jam, she just might save yours too.

Cynthia Sherwood was referred to me by another attorney and once I met her I fully understood why? She is everything you want and more in someone you want to be in your side fighting for what is right. Ms Sherwood is fearless. Her office was organized and kept me up to date on everything.

I was picked up on a four and half year old warrant where I live in MS. The warrant was out of Murfreesboro, Tn. where a guy filed a complaint against me that I was unaware of due to never being served papers. After interviewing several attorneys I decided on Sherwood Boutique Litigation. I liked Cynthia right off the bat. When she saw the warrant she laughed and said it sounded ridiculous not to mention how old it was at this point. After some negotiation with the DA my whole case was dismissed and I never even had to show up in court. I would highly recommend Sherwood Boutique Litigation!

I absolutely recommend Sherwood Boutique Litigation, specially Cynthia Sherwood. I had a great experience with Cynthia and everyone in the office. When I first called her and talked to her about my case I was very stressed out and frustrated, and after talking to her she made feel so much better, and calmed me down. Since the first time, all along in the process, until the court date that I talked to her she always made me feel like I was talking to a best friend. There were times that I called her very stressed out almost crying and she always calmed me down, and told me that everything was going to be okay, and always had something nice and positive to say. Excellent communication all along the office, either with emails or phone calls. She always had time to talk to make an appointment and talk to you. And when it came the day of the court date, I was very nervous and stressed, and after talking to her I felt much better. And she was always there updating on every single detail during the court date. I recommend 100% Cynthia and her staff. And my case was dismissed on the first court appearance thank to God first of all and Cynthia Sherwood. Written by Aratxa Franklin

Cynthia was essential to the charges being dismissed and the cases dropped. Not only was she extremely knowledgeable regarding the legal aspects, she was very personable and reassuring. I can't imagine having a more committed advocate during such a stressful time.

Cynthia Sherwood and her team are knowledgeable and compassionate! They have 2 decades of experience and know how to win. You can rest assure, there is light at the end of the tunnel when they are on your side.

Cynthia represented me on a very important case regarding my freedom of speech. To keep this concise – I was unlawfully arrested by Tennessee Highway Patrol. THP was absolutely aware that they had no grounds for my arrest, they even commented about how they were just following orders. I was pretty furious. After calling several lawyers, I chose Cynthia to represent me because I could see how upset she was about the unlawful nature of my arrest. The circumstances made her as determined as I was to find some kind of justice. She handled my case with the utmost care and was able to get my charge dismissed. This is the lawyer you want!! She treated my case with such dedication & honestly she did not get much out of it other than getting me off the hook. But for that i am so grateful. Cynthia if you see this thank you again!! I would hire her again or recommend her in a heart beat.

Very nice and understanding, professional and hard working. Love the energy and how concern she is. Very respectful. Would highly recommend hiring Cynthia again!

Cynthia Sherwood was a great advocate. Her experience reassured me as she explained each step of the process and advocated for truth and justice. I received very thorough guidance. Cynthia was highly professional, respectful, kind and logical. She de-escalated my fears and frustration while representing and seeking the truth. I would highly recommend Cynthia as she does great work and thinks creatively to get a resolution that is fair and acceptable.

If you are in need to hire a law firm, you owe it to yourself to read this entire statement. When you feel that you are writing a review of a family member instead of a law firm, you realize that you found a needle in a hay stack , something truly unique. The firm’s and Cynthia’s reputation as the best in Nashville and years of experience speaks loudly of their qualifications which, if anything, are humbly understated. I went through a stressful, very emotional and difficult period of over a year with tumultuous up and downs and Cynthia, and later Davis, were always there supporting, cajoling and advising at a level that sometime even family members are unable to reach. Life, conflicts or even sometime the legal system, can go against you when you least expect it and then is when you need true experts. As a professional executive business coach, I know what personalized attention should be, but the level of support I received was exceptional. The amount of legal work during and after hours including weekends, e mails, texts, phone calls and meetings practically guaranteed winning my (our?) case. Cynthia many times understood what I felt better than I did and was there throughout this whole period with such empathy that made me realize I had someone that cared always available and attentive . A Super Lawyer! Just being greeted by Brook at the front door makes me comfortable, knowing she represents the rest of the team, a firm with a superb leadership, a culture of values and a flexible holistic approach aligned to the client’s needs. When Cynthia was not available for a period of time, I was very nervous but Davis Griffin stepped in with such enthusiasm and hard work that I couldn’t be more satisfied with his performance. I was awarded my Order of Protection against a person that kept stating he always got off because of his money, but there is faith and trust to counter that. When this firm gets involved, the only drive on their mind is winning and justice. The thickness of the folder Davis brought to court got him a snide remark from the opposite lawyer.He found out why it was so thick later when we did win. Cov 19 or not, leaving the court, I wanted to hug all of them. I found real friends. 5 stars plus, plus, plus. I would recommend Sherwood Boutique Litigation to anyone in need.