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My practice concentrates in the areas of real estate, business representation and construction law.
I provide practical business advice and am focused upon real, working solutions to legal challenges. I am a U.S. Navy Veteran, former nuclear reactor operator serving on a fast-attack submarine. I served my community on City Council for over ten years. I am married with children and enjoy my family time. In my spare time, I am the lead singer in a rock cover band.
I have a liberal arts education coupled with highly technical and scientific training and experience, allowing me to communicate well with just about everyone. I enjoy solving legal problems and finding solutions to legal challenges.
I look forward to the opportunity to help you resolve your legal challenges.
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Acquired: 2002
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4456 Abbe Rd. #191, Sheffield Village, OH, 44054
27 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Responsiveness
Posted by Paul | May 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination
Legal Representation
I hired Mark to represent me to handle a couple of issues. The first was out of state. Mark charged me to review and draft a letter but when it came time to dealing with matters, he advised me to hire someone from that state leaving their legal counsel hanging in the wind . He could have immediately ...
Posted by Marv | July 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Thorough and Well Done
I live in FL and needed an attorney to help sell property in Lorain. Mark drafted purchase agreement and deed. Property was under lease and Mark drafted agreement document to make sure new owner honored existing lease. Mark reviewed original lease and found existing leasee had option of first refu...
Posted by Chad | July 25, 2018 | Estate Planning
Great service and knowledge
We have used Mark on a personal level to help with an Estate and on a business level to review a lease. Both issues were address quickly and professionally. Mark is a great contact to have and I would highly recommend to family and friends.
Posted by Rich | August 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Outstanding Attorney - Highly Recommended
When our builder failed to complete construction of our home and demanded additional payments, Mark immediately came to our assistance. His expertise in real estate law, contracts and civil procedures was exceptional. Equally important, his insights and advice helped us overcome the natural anxiet...
Posted by Lynda | September 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Establishing an LLC
Mr Craig was highly recommended to our family to create an LLC. We have several family members, along with spouses, and a few even live out of state. We had a very short deadline to meet and Mr. Craig was very effective in letting us know exactly what he needed from us and once he obtained our inform...
Construction and development lawyer | Feb 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mark is well liked by his clients and his knowledge in the construction industry is exceptional."
"Mark is a lawyer that exhibits professionalism in his representation of clients. He is a pleasure to work with, as he is prompt in response and pragmatic in approach."
"Mark has always represented professionalism in the law. He is charismatic and efficient. I endorse this lawyer"
"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is an exceptional litigator with an unyielding approach to getting the most damaging evidence from opponents and the ability to use it to best advantage. I would unhesitatingly recommend him for any litigation matter."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mark has a terrific legal mind and is a very capable attorney. Mark takes a practical approach to solving his client's legal matters, and his clients are in good hands."
Patent application lawyer
2016
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Super Lawyer, Cincinnati Magazine
2011
Super Lawyer, Rising Star, Cincinnati Magazine
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Rising Star, Cincinnati Magazine
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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
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Super Lawyers, Rising Star, Cincinnati Magazine
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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1999
Ernest Karam Award for Academic Excellence, University of Akron School of Law
1995
National Defense Medal, United States Navy
2024 - Present
Administrative Legal Counsel (Part-Time), City of Elyria, OH
2014 - Present
General Counsel, Lorain County Association of Realtors
2014 - Present
Owner, Mark F. Craig, Esq.
2007 - 2014
Shareholder, Brouse McDowell, Lpa
2007 - 2021
General Counsel, North Coast Building Industry Association
2002 - 2007
Associate, Buckingham Doolittle & Burroughs
2014 - Present
Lorain County Association of RealtorsGeneral Counsel
2007 - Present
Lorain County Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
2007 - 2021
North Coast Building Industry AssociationGeneral Counsel; Board Member
2007 - 2021
National Association of HomebuildersMember
2007 - 2021
Ohio Home Builders AssociationMember
2002 - 2020
American Bar AssociationMember
2002 - 2020
American Bar Association, Forum on the Construction IndustryMember
Summary judgment for the title insurance company was affirmed. There was no evidence in the record to support a finding of bad faith. Court also found that escrow functions are outside of the scope of agency for a title insurance agency agreement.
This case upheld the right of a party to a construction contract to reserve sole discretion whether to proceed with arbitration or litigation.
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