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Craig A. Stanfield is a trial lawyer who prides himself on having deep expertise in his clients' businesses and processes. Craig views client relationships a long-term partnership and has been recognized as a BTI Client Service All-Star. 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
June 12, 2024
King & Spalding Earns Top-Tier Rankings in Legal 500 United States 2024 Guide
October 10, 2023
Benchmark Litigation Again Recognizes King & Spalding as a Leading Litigation Firm
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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December 20, 2023
Financial Service Focus - December 2023
May 22, 2023
A Business Court in Texas: What It Means for Litigants, Attorneys, and Commercial Law
February 9, 2023
Chemical Currents – February 9, 2023
June 12, 2024
King & Spalding Earns Top-Tier Rankings in Legal 500 United States 2024 Guide
October 10, 2023
Benchmark Litigation Again Recognizes King & Spalding as a Leading Litigation Firm
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
December 20, 2023
Financial Service Focus - December 2023
May 22, 2023
A Business Court in Texas: What It Means for Litigants, Attorneys, and Commercial Law
February 9, 2023
Chemical Currents – February 9, 2023
June 12, 2024
King & Spalding Earns Top-Tier Rankings in Legal 500 United States 2024 Guide
October 10, 2023
Benchmark Litigation Again Recognizes King & Spalding as a Leading Litigation Firm
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