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Craig Randall Novak

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Avvo Rating9.2
  • Plano, TX
  • Licensed for 13 years
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About Craig

Its your property let me help you protect what you have invested.  I give straight answers to your hard legal questions, and provide effective representation in Real Estate, Probate, Landlord Tenant, Family and Juvenille matters. You will have a strong advocate.

 

Practice areas

  1. Litigation: 75%

    Real Estate litigation. Civil and business litigation; Landlord issues and evictions, and debt collections.

    13 years

  2. Probate: 15%

    Experienced representation in Contested and Non-Contested Probate matters; Guardianships and mental health issues.

    9 years

  3. Commercial real estate: 10%

    Commerical Real Estate Leasing and Litigation

Languages spoken

English

Contact

The Novak Law Firm, P.C.

5700 Tennyson Parkway
Suite 300
Plano, TX, 75024

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    TXEligible To Practice In Texas 200905/28/2022
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers4
    Legal guides0
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate Granted
    Larry Margolies Award for Pro Bono ServiceAmerican Corporate Counsel Association2007
    work experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    Managing AttorneyThe Novak Law Firm PC2019 - Present
    Associate AttorneyBasinger Leggett Clemons Bowling Shore Crandall, PLLC2011 - 2019
    AttorneyWell of the Oath Legal Clinic2009 - 2011
    Principal ScientistSabre Holdings Corporation2005 - 2006
    Unix/VMS AmbassadorHewlett Packard Company1996 - 2005
    associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Collin County Bar AssociationDirector2020 - Present
    Curt Henderson American Inn of CourtBarrister2017 - Present
    Denton County Bar AssociationMember2017 - Present
    Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember2014 - Present
    Collin County Bar Association, Family Law Section2012 - Present
    State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section2011 - Present
    Texas Family Law FoundationMember2010 - Present
    Dallas Bar Association2009 - Present
    Dallas Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember2009 - Present
    State Bar of Texas2005 - Present
    publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    The Modern American Journal of the American University Washington College of LawMaterial Support to Terrorist or Terrorism Organizations: Asylum Seekers Walking the Relief Tightrope2008
    Texas A&M Law ReviewLaw Review2008
    education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Texas A&M University School of LawJuris Doctor2008
    George Washington UniversityM.P.A.1986
    George Washington UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1983

    Reviews

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    Competent Attorney

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    Experience Pays

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    Outstanding!

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    My Lawyer for Life

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    Craig is a very knowledgeable lawyer!

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    Craig Novak is an Excellent Attorney

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    Lawyer Alma Rivera Benavides

    Alma Benavides, Family Attorney on Apr 27, 2018
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Craig has always been professional, courteous and well prepared. He is an excellent attorney.

    Lawyer Holly Dyan Friedman

    Holly Friedman, Family Attorney on Apr 20, 2018
    Relationship: Co-worker

    I work with Craig and endorse him for his knowledge of the law and his passion as a lawyer.

    Lawyer Alma Rivera Benavides

    Alma Benavides, Family Attorney on Apr 27, 2018
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Craig has always been professional, courteous and well prepared. He is an excellent attorney.

    Lawyer Holly Dyan Friedman

    Holly Friedman, Family Attorney on Apr 20, 2018
    Relationship: Co-worker

    I work with Craig and endorse him for his knowledge of the law and his passion as a lawyer.

    Lawyer Jeffery Howard Shore

    Jeffery Shore, Family Attorney on Feb 12, 2016
    Relationship: Supervised lawyer

    Craig is an excellent attorney. He is smart and responsive and cares about his clients and handles his cases very professionally. I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Paul G Dell

    Paul Dell, Unknown Attorney on Jan 29, 2016
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I have consulted with Craig R. Novak on several family law matters. He augments my knowledge with his excellent grasp of family law case law and procedure. I trust Craig’s word, and know that any agreements made reflect his unwavering commitment to integrity. I highly recommend him as excellent litigator and trustworthy advocate.

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