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  • Vermilion, OH
  • Licensed for 18 years
Mark Francis Craig
Mark Francis Craig
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About Mark

Reasonable, Rational, Results-Oriented.

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.  I am also a singer in a local rock band, The Agenda.

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.

Practice areas

Construction and developmentLitigationReal estate
  1. Real estate: 40%

    Drafting and reviewing real estate documents and agreements, including deeds, easements and other documents related to real property title.

  2. Litigation: 30%

    Managing real estate litigation, such as owner and lender title insurance defense work and zoning matters. Also alternative dispute resolution including negotiation, mediation and arbitration.

  3. Construction and development: 30%

    Construction matters including public and private projects, contract drafting and review, surety bond claims, mechanics’ liens and asserting the proper amount of pressure to resolve payment issues and ensure timely payment;

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Contact

4325 Liberty Ave. #255
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Mark F. Craig, Esq.

4325 Liberty Ave. #255
Vermilion, OH, 44089

Website
http://www.mfcraiglaw.com/

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
OHActive200210/19/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
DistinguishedMartindale-Hubbell2016
Client RatingMartindale-Hubbell2016
Super LawyerCincinnati Magazine2012
Super Lawyer, Rising StarCincinnati Magazine2011
Super Lawyer, Rising StarCincinnati Magazine2007
Super Lawyers, Rising StarCincinnati Magazine2005
Ernest Karam Award for Academic ExcellenceUniversity of Akron School of Law1999
National Defense MedalUnited States Navy1995
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
General CounselLorain County Association of Realtors2014 - Present
OwnerMark F. Craig, Esq.2014 - Present
General CounselNorth Coast Building Industry Association2007 - Present
ShareholderBrouse McDowell, Lpa2007 - 2014
AssociateBuckingham Doolittle & Burroughs2002 - 2007
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Lorain County Association of RealtorsGeneral Counsel2014 - Present
North Coast Building Industry AssociationGeneral Counsel; Board Member2007 - Present
Lorain County Bar AssociationMember2007 - Present
National Association of HomebuildersMember2007 - Present
Ohio Home Builders AssociationMember2007 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember2002 - Present
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar AssociationMember2002 - Present
American Bar Association, Forum on the Construction IndustryMember2002 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember2001 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Erie County Homebuilders AssociationOhio Mechanics' Lien Law2015
NCBIA Builder NewsletterConsumer Financial Protection Bureau Legal Updates Impacting Closings2014
Lorman Education Services publicationAIA Conventional Family Documents2014
National Business Institute SeminarConstruction Contracts, Fairness in Contracting and Prompt Payments2013
Lorman Education Services publicationFairness in Contracting and Prompt Payment Act2013
Lorman Education Services publicationFundamentals of Construction Contracts2013
Lorman Education Services publicationNotice to Commence Suit2012
Lorman Education Services publicationConstruction Payment and Performance Bonds2012
Lorman Education Services publicationBonding Off Mechanics' Liens2012
Ohio State Bar AssociationPublic and Residential Liens2011
Ohio State Bar AssociationMechanics Liens and Mortgage Foreclosures2011
National Business Institute SeminarConstruction Surety Bonds and Insurance2011
Lorman Education Services publicationAlternate Dispute Resolution2011
Lorman Education Services publicationWhat To Do When Construction Projects Go Bad2011
North Coast Building Industry Association SeminarsOhio Mechanics' Lien Law for Home Builders2010
Lorman Education Services publicationAIA and Beyond2009
Hoffman Group PresentationsFairness in Contracting and Prompt Payment Act Sections2009
Hoffman Group Insurance Presentations2007 AIA Contract Document Revisions2008
Lorman Education Services publication2007 Revisions to AIA Contract Documents Seminar2008
Lorman Education Services publicationPreserving & Presenting Surety Bond Claims2008
Lorman Education Services publicationConstruction Surety Bonds2007
National Business Institute SeminarUNDERSTANDING THE INS AND OUTS OF MECHANICS’ LIEN LAW2007
Lorman Education Services publicationOhio Lien Law Considerations2007
Lorman Education Services publicationCritical Documentation for Proving Liability and Damages2006
National Business Institute SeminarOhio Residential Property Disclosure Form Updates2006
Lorman Education Services publicationConstruction Contracts: Form and Substance2005
Lorman Education Services publicationOhio Fairness in Contracting Act2004
Cleveland Bar AssociationNew Concealed Weapons Law and Impact on Construction Law2004
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Akron, C. Blake McDowell Law CenterJD - Juris Doctor2001
Charleston Southern UniversityBA1995
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
NCBIA Satellite BreakfastResidential Construction Law2015
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Horvath v. Lawyers Title Ins. Corp., 2013-Ohio-1295Summary 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.
Albert M. Higley Co. v. N/S Corp., 445 F.3d 861, 863 (6th Cir. 2006)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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I hired Mark Craig to help me with legal recourse involving a piece of property I owned in Wellington, Ohio I was very pleased with his handling of my lawsuit and he worked very hard to resolve my case. If I ever have need of a lawyer again, I would not hesitate to rehire him.
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Retired Research Engineer

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What I needed attended to was done accurately and with dispatch...…..attributes which are missing in many a professional person's work these days.
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Great service and knowledge

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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.
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Consult & Contract

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Mark F. Craig helped me with a home care agreement and was able to answer some of my questions. He did a wonderful job!! Thank you for your help.
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Thorough and Well Done

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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 refusal which needed to be addressed before final sale. Mark recorded documents for new owner. All parties were pleased how professional and thorough the process was handled. I feel cost was very fair. I especially appreciated how Mark kept me informed throughout the entire process and quick to respond to my questions. I would definitely recommend Mark.
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Excellent Choice

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Mark has provided real estate consulting and documentation services for me for more than a year now. He has provided these services with professionalism, efficiency and in a timely manor. I can honestly provide my highest recommendation.
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Outstanding Attorney - Highly Recommended

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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 anxieties of a highly emotional situation. Mark achieved our desired outcome and we couldn't be more pleased with his services. We highly recommend Mark with no reservations whatsoever.
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Establishing an LLC

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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 information, he handled it all very quickly. We asked a lot of him and he delivered! We cannot thank him enough! We highly recommend you consider using him for your legal assistance!
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Excellent

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We came to Mark on short notice with several family members involved. Mark was quick to act, very thorough and excellent follow-up work. Im very pleased with our experience and would be happy to refer other family and friends to Mark for his services.
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CONSTRUCTION

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Mr. Craig assisted us in the preparation of our final bid package. He was very detail oriented, confidential and easy to work with.
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Giovanna Bremke, Construction and development Attorney on Feb 18, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Mark is well liked by his clients and his knowledge in the construction industry is exceptional.

James White, Real estate Attorney on Feb 17, 2018
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

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.

Matthew Mishak, Real estate Attorney on Apr 8, 2017
Relationship: Other

Mark has always represented professionalism in the law. He is charismatic and efficient. I endorse this lawyer

Robert Wood, Litigation Attorney on Jul 8, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter

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.

David Hrina, Litigation Attorney on Mar 3, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on 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.