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 many 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 now a Certified Mediator with the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission. When Jerri is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family. She has two little boys that keep her and her husband on their toes. She also enjoys traveling.
Articles, Presentations, and Publications
- “Six Months In . . . Forecasting the Future of N.C.G.S. Section 97-29(c),” Workers’ Compensation Section Annual Meeting, Panel Speaker, February 2020.
- “Navigating Attendant Care Issues,” Course & Scope – Workers’ Compensation Section of the NC Bar Association, April 2014
Most Recent Posts
14 Cranfill Sumner Attorneys Named to 2021 North Carolina Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Today Cranfill Sumner proudly announced that 14 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2021 North Carolina Super Lawyers and 2021 North Carolina Rising Stars lists.… Read More
Jerri Simmons Participates in Panel Discussion for NC Industrial Commission
On Oct. 2, Jerri Simmons participated in a CLE panel discussion entitled “Alternative Modalities for Medical Treatment Following the Opioid Crisis in Workers’ Compensation Claims.”… Read More
Jerri Simmons Elected to NCADA Board of Directors
Jerri Simmons was recently elected to serve on the North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys (NCADA) Board of Directors. Jerri was sworn in during the NCADA Annual Meeting which was held June 13-16 in Asheville.… Read More
Jerri Simmons to Chair NCADA Workers’ Compensation Section
Jerri Simmons, a partner in the Charlotte office of Cranfill Sumner LLP, was recently appointed to serve as Workers’ Compensation Section Chair of the North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys.… Read More
Cranfill Sumner LLP Names Two New Partners
Cranfill Sumner LLP (Cranfill Sumner) today announced that Jerri Simmons and Russ Racine have been named partners in the firm. Both attorneys are based in the firm’s Charlotte office.… Read More
Jerri Simmons Receives Mediator Certification by the NC Dispute Resolution Commission
Jerri Simmons, an attorney in the Charlotte office of Cranfill Sumner LLP (Cranfill Sumner), recently completed training for Mediator Certification and is now classified as a Certified Mediator with the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission.… Read More
Jerri Simmons To Serve as Vice Chair of NCADA Committee
Jerri Simmons, an attorney in the Charlotte office of Cranfill Sumner LLP, was recently elected Vice Chair of the Workers’ Compensation Committee for the North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys (NCADA). Jerri’s one-year term began in June 2017.… Read More
Cranfill Sumner Attorneys Receive AV Rating From Martindale-Hubbell
Cranfill Sumner LLP (Cranfill Sumner) today announced that 11 attorneys have recently received an AV® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.… Read More
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… Read More
Coming and Going Rule Does Not Apply
Jerri Simmons and Andy Avram were successful before the NC Industrial Commission.… Read More
Jerri Simmons Featured in April NCBA Workers’ Compensation Newsletter
Jerry Simmons, an attorney from Cranfill Sumner, featured in edition of Course & Scope, the Workers’ Compensation Newsletter from the North Carolina Bar Association.… Read More