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Craig E. Yaris
About Craig
Biography
I am a highly accomplished Chief Counsel and Business Executive who has built an extensive track record of success delivering the key leadership to protect corporate assets, minimize business risk, and drive impressive growth for companies across all sectors.
My legal and business expertise has led me to be invited to be a keynote speaker for organizations across the Eastern Seaboard. In addition, I continue to create/host digital courses and webinars on topics such as Business Development, Digital Marketing, and Corporate Legal Affairs, among others.
Over the course of my career, I have repeatedly demonstrated my skill for problem-solving business issues and introducing best practices to overcome challenges of all sizes and complexities, while anticipating and heading off risks at every turn for my groups. I have also showcased my talent for partnering with stakeholders across all areas and levels to build consensus for unified approaches to achieve shared business goals.
With each new leadership role, I have proven to be adept at building, training, and optimizing the performance of teams focused on exceeding corporate targets, while maximizing compliance with company and legal requirements.
A few of my core strengths include…
- Executive Leadership
- Corporate & Civil Law
- Intellectual Property
- Legal Consulting & Mediation
- Contract Negotiations & Management
- Risk Management & Asset Protection
- Business Development
- Corporate Compliance
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Client Management & Advocacy
- Team Building & Leadership
- Staff Training & Development
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Complex Problem-Solving
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Business
30%
30 years
Corporate and Incorporation
30%
30 years
Franchising
30%
16 years
Mediation
10%
7 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 450-450 per hour
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 30 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Holon Law Partners LLP
1178 Broadway, 3d Floor #4503, New York, NY, 10001
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Posted by Eric Postow | March 16, 2021
Knowledgeable and always helpful
I work with Craig and can attest to his eagerness to listen and help his co-workers with complex matters. As a listener, Craig seeks to understand the issues and provide thoughtful analysis that usually leads to the right answer. Craig's approach to the law is client centric, and I believe clients ar...
Craig E. Yaris's Lawyer Endorsements
"Craig has extensive knowledge of the internal working of business operations. He leverages this experience and communicates with clarity and ease to help his clients navigate complex situations with less anxiety. Craig should be a go to attorney for your corporate legal needs."
"Craig generously shares his talent and experience with his coworkers, and similarly invests his ample competence in client representation. Craig’s skills in communication and business law are a priceless asset to his clients."
"I am working with Craig on several business matters for my clients. He is a wonderful person to work with and a huge asset to his clients. His depth of knowledge on franchise and business practice matters is unparalleled!"
"Craig is a trusted professional who instantly makes you feel like a friend. His broad range of experience and vast legal knowledge spanning multiple practice areas make him a true asset to both clients and friends."
"Craig is a wonderful attorney and extremely knowledgeable. He is a zealous advocate and truly a great attorney."
"Craig is one of the best. He will give your case thoughtful attention and brings a depth of knowledge plus creativity to the process. You could not ask for more skilled assistance. It's my pleasure to be able to endorse Craig's legal services."
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Experience
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Managing Partner, Holon Law Partners
2020 - 2023
Partner, Parlatore Law Group
2009 - 2020
Chief Counsel, Literacy Builders
1998 - 2009
Chief Operating Officer and Chief Counsel, Lemon Tree
1996 - 1998
Assistant District Attorney, Queens County District Attorney
1994 - 1995
Legal Intern, Massachusetts Attorney General's Office
Associations
2021 - Present
MSJDNMember
2020 - Present
Section of Dispute Resolution - American Bar AssociationMember
2019 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2019 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2019 - Present
Palm Beach County Bar AssociationMember
2019 - Present
Forum on Franchising Law - ABAMember
Education
1995
New England School of Law
JD
1992
State University of New York, College at Oswego
BA
Speaking Engagements
2021
The Rosie Network
Legal Foundations for Your Business
2017
Kaiser University
Patient Advocacy
2014
Group Training
Email Marketing Best Practices
2012
Digital Brand Marketing Education
Marketing
Publications
2020
Parlatore Law Group Blog
STRESS IN THE TIME OF CORONAVIRUS
2019
Blog
Words Matter
2019
Conflict Resolved Group Blog
Holiday Stress
2016
Sunrise Advocacy Blog
Advocating for Yourself
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Do I get charged Franchise agreement termination fees?
14 Jan 2021
Q&A
Is it mandatory the judge be present in the room during a mediation?
27 Nov 2020
Q&A
What kind of lawyer do I need??
27 Aug 2020