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Craig A. Stanfield is a trial lawyer who litigates commercial, product liability, environmental, construction, and insurance recovery cases throughout the United States. Although he advocates for early, efficient case resolution when possible, Craig takes cases to trial when necessary and has first-chair experience at the US state and federal levels, as well as before arbitration panels. His practice covers manufacturing, automotive, energy, construction, aviation, financial services, computer software, and chemical, among others.
Craig’s appellate background also aids him to position cases for favorable resolution on appeal. Craig has litigated appeals in federal and state courts. He has represented clients successfully on direct appeals and original proceedings. In his own pro bono practice, Craig represents students and veterans in First Amendment litigation before courts at all levels, including the US Supreme Court. Craig has also represented those seeking asylum due to government persecution in their home countries.
J.D., Washington College of Law, cum laude
B.A., Texas A&M University, magna cum laude
Texas
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Judicial Clerk, Hon. Wanda McKee Fowler (ret.), Fourteenth Court of Appeals
American Bar Association
Houston Bar Association
Houston Bar Foundation
Texas Bar Foundation
Lead trial counsel for major international oil and gas company as plaintiff in trademark infringement case.
Represented leading automotive company as lead trial counsel in theft of trade secret and fraud case.
Represented a leading paper manufacturer at trial regarding multi-billion dollar environmental dispute with local government.
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June 30, 2022
Focus on Forever – June 30, 2022
March 29, 2022
Focus on Forever – March 29, 2022
January 12, 2022
Focus on Forever– January 11, 2022
Lead trial counsel for major international oil and gas company as plaintiff in trademark infringement case.
Represented leading automotive company as lead trial counsel in theft of trade secret and fraud case.
Represented a leading paper manufacturer at trial regarding multi-billion dollar environmental dispute with local government.
See more
June 30, 2022
Focus on Forever – June 30, 2022
March 29, 2022
Focus on Forever – March 29, 2022
January 12, 2022
Focus on Forever– January 11, 2022
J.D., Washington College of Law, cum laude
B.A., Texas A&M University, magna cum laude
Texas
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Judicial Clerk, Hon. Wanda McKee Fowler (ret.), Fourteenth Court of Appeals
American Bar Association
Houston Bar Association
Houston Bar Foundation
Texas Bar Foundation