Meet Your Team

Attorney at Law

James W. Curry

James W. “Jim” Curry is a trial attorney with more than 30 years of experience representing individuals in criminal defense and personal injury matters. His career has included work in Kentucky and Tennessee; today, his practice serves clients in Memphis and Shelby County.

A graduate of the University of Louisville School of Law, Jim earned his Juris Doctor in 1994. He has practiced in downtown Memphis for more than 20 years, developing a thorough familiarity with local court procedures and longstanding relationships within the legal community. He is admitted to practice in Tennessee and is a member of the Tennessee Bar Association and the Memphis Bar Association.

Jim’s courtroom experience includes jury trials and a broad range of criminal and civil matters. His current criminal defense practice includes DUI, drug offenses, assault, theft, weapons charges, traffic violations, and other misdemeanors. In personal injury matters, he represents people injured in motor vehicle collisions and incidents involving unsafe property conditions, as well as clients with catastrophic injuries and families pursuing wrongful death claims.

Jim believes clients deserve honest counsel, personal attention, and a legal strategy shaped by their particular circumstances. He takes time to understand their concerns, explain their options, and prepare them for what comes next. Whether preparing for trial or working toward a negotiated resolution, his approach combines careful case preparation with steady, practical guidance.

Jim is a member of Idlewild Presbyterian Church in Midtown Memphis.

Paralegal

Deanna Craig

Deanna Craig brings more than 20 years of legal experience to her work supporting criminal defense and personal injury cases. She has worked alongside Jim Curry since 2008 and serves as a central point of contact for clients throughout their cases.

Her experience spans the litigation process, from initial investigation and case organization through trial preparation and resolution. Her work includes legal research, drafting pleadings and discovery, maintaining case files, preparing trial exhibits, and helping coordinate witnesses. She supports Jim’s work by keeping information organized and attending to the details each case requires.

Deanna also plays an important role in the client experience. She gathers initial case information, generally handles personal injury intakes, and helps clients with case-related questions and communication with the office. She understands that people often contact the firm during difficult circumstances and values clear communication, responsiveness, and a thoughtful approach to their concerns.

Deanna graduated summa cum laude from the University of Memphis with a Bachelor of Professional Studies in Legal Studies. She is a member of NALA, the paralegal association, and a notary public in Shelby County, Tennessee.

She is a member of Grace Community Church in Millington.