John Sherrod

John Sherrod is a founding partner of Sherrod & Bernard, P.C. and a highly respected personal injury attorney serving Douglasville and West Georgia. With more than three decades of legal experience, he has devoted his practice to representing injured individuals and families against negligent parties and powerful corporations. His work focuses on personal injury and workers’ compensation claims, including serious injury and wrongful death cases. Known for strategic case preparation and trial readiness, he has obtained numerous seven- and eight-figure verdicts and settlements, helping clients recover financial stability after life-altering injuries.

John W. Sherrod earned his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Georgia, graduating cum laude after demonstrating strong academic performance and leadership potential. He went on to receive his J.D. from Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law, where he graduated at the top of his class. During law school, he gained early courtroom and litigation experience by clerking for an insurance defense firm, which provided valuable insight into how insurers evaluate and defend claims.

John made a deliberate transition to plaintiff-side litigation, driven by a commitment to advocate for injured people rather than corporate interests after beginning his career in insurance defense. In 1992, he co-founded Sherrod & Bernard, P.C., building a firm dedicated to local clients who needed high-level representation close to home. Since that time, he has consistently handled complex injury cases, combining expert testimony, detailed investigations, and persuasive advocacy to hold defendants accountable in both settlement negotiations and jury trials.

John Sherrod has helped clients secure compensation for medical care, lost income, and long-term needs following devastating injuries throughout his career. His record includes landmark verdicts and substantial recoveries in product liability, workplace injury, and catastrophic accident cases. By preparing every matter as if it will be tried, he strengthens each client’s position and promotes fair outcomes. His work reflects a commitment to protecting the rights of injured individuals through trial advocacy.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Partner, Sherrod & Bernard, P.C.
• Member, The Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Southern Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Civil Justice PAC
• Member, Douglas County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Georgia

Education

• The Walter F. George School of Law of Mercer University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Georgia
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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