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Craig A. Stanfield is a trial lawyer who prides himself on having deep expertise in his clients' businesses and processes. He prides himself on being a long-term partner with his clients. This intimate knowledge of his clients, their businesses, processes, and products aids him in providing effective counseling to avoid litigation where possible, or preparing a compelling case if litigation and trial is necessary. Craig is particularly adept at handling disputes involving complex concepts, whether those touch on engineering, scientific, or commercial matters.
Craig 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
January 11, 2023
Craig Stanfield discusses what insurance-based litigation will possibly look like in 2023
December 12, 2022
Craig Stanfield counsels Dole before a Delaware federal court in a pesticide dispute with banana field laborers from Ecuador
Represented a leading paper manufacturer at trial regarding multi-billion dollar environmental dispute with local government.
Represented an individual plaintiff in breach of contract and fraud case as lead trial counsel.
Representing manufacturer as national counsel in claims alleging losses related to construction projects from alleged product failures.
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February 9, 2023
Focus on Forever – February 9, 2023
December 20, 2022
Focus on Forever – December 20, 2022
June 30, 2022
Focus on Forever – June 30, 2022
January 11, 2023
Craig Stanfield discusses what insurance-based litigation will possibly look like in 2023
December 12, 2022
Craig Stanfield counsels Dole before a Delaware federal court in a pesticide dispute with banana field laborers from Ecuador
Represented a leading paper manufacturer at trial regarding multi-billion dollar environmental dispute with local government.
Represented an individual plaintiff in breach of contract and fraud case as lead trial counsel.
Representing manufacturer as national counsel in claims alleging losses related to construction projects from alleged product failures.
See more
February 9, 2023
Focus on Forever – February 9, 2023
December 20, 2022
Focus on Forever – December 20, 2022
June 30, 2022
Focus on Forever – June 30, 2022
January 11, 2023
Craig Stanfield discusses what insurance-based litigation will possibly look like in 2023
December 12, 2022
Craig Stanfield counsels Dole before a Delaware federal court in a pesticide dispute with banana field laborers from Ecuador
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