Perry A. Craft has dedicated his life to helping people in need. He has tried, settled, or resolved numerous civil and criminal cases in State and Federal courts, and has represented teachers and administrators before school boards, administrative judges, and the state Board of Education. Learn more about Attorney Craft.
Posts by Perry Craft
Contaminated Gasoline at Mapco in Nashville
Cars are necessities in America; people rely on them to go to work, to go to school, to run errands, and more. Cars require regular gasoline fill-ups to run, so people stop at gas stations to fill up their fuel tanks. People usually do not encounter problems at gas stations. But once again, Tennessee drivers…
Read MoreChanges in Immigration and Economic Landscapes Are Affecting Tennessee
Increasingly, the world’s economy is becoming interdependent and global. Tennessee is witnessing this economic change. As a result, international companies are moving to Tennessee, and thousands of immigrants are living and working in Tennessee. Many immigrants enter the United States as refugees and have been given asylum in this country. Most refugees arrive in this…
Read MoreNashville Attorney Perry A. Craft’s Upcoming Seminar on the U.S. Supreme Court
Attorneys keep current on changes and developments in law. To that end, attorneys attend continuing legal education seminars and spend time reading court decisions, amended or new laws, or regulations and analysis of these developments. By staying abreast of changes in the law, attorneys can better counsel and represent their clients. For the last 10…
Read MoreUpdated Measures for Relief for Victims around the World
Immigration issues often come up in political campaigns. This year, the candidates for public office have been asked about their views on immigration. Sometimes, candidates promise real reform and discuss pathways to citizenship; others blame immigrants for the nation’s problems; some try to sit on the fence. In the midst of this flurry of talk…
Read MoreNo Child Left Behind Act
Traditionally, the states bore responsibility for educating children; however, for some time, the federal government has required the states to do more. Not every child learns at the same pace, and some children are disadvantaged. In an attempt to narrow the gap between advantaged and disadvantaged children, Congress has passed several laws, most recently the…
Read MoreKeeping Yourself and Your Family Safe this Holiday Season
Now that the holiday season is upon us, you might find yourself rushing around to get some last-minute shopping done. Even if you managed to avoid the “Black Friday” rush, you might still be at risk of suffering an injury or becoming a victim of identity fraud. To make your shopping experiences as pleasant as…
Read MoreContracts
Businesses, consumers, nonprofits, and governments buy goods or services and often enter into written contracts or agreements. In a written contract, the parties involved usually have specified the terms and conditions. For instance, paying this price at a particular time will result in the delivering goods or providing services. However, contracts may contain such numerous…
Read MoreHow Do You Deal with Problem Employees?
Many workers do their jobs and cause few problems. Nevertheless, some employees do not do their jobs well and cause problems at the workplace. Each problem employee’s nature and situation differs. So, there is no one-size-fits-all solution for every problem employee and his or her situation. However, here are some tips that might assist you…
Read MoreBail Revocation
In the United States, the law presumes that a person charged with a crime is innocent until proven guilty. However, too many people believe that the police would not arrest an innocent person. When charged with a crime and in accord with the presumption of innocence, most defendants are eligible to post a bail bond. …
Read MoreSenators’ New “Anti-Outsourcing” Bill Could Seriously Impact the Number of Foreign Workers Companies Can Employ
If you wish to come to America to work for a specific company, you might apply for an H1-B Specialty Occupation visa or an L-1 Intracompany Transferee visa. These are just two of the options for non-immigrant visas, which are the visas for which you may apply when you are not be planning on becoming…
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