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  • Houston, TX
  • Licensed for 13 years
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About Clayton

I am a Texas litigator who focuses on employment law, personal injury, and business disputes. I have represented a large spectrum of clients from individuals who were injured on the job up to massive Fortune 500 companies. If you have an issue, I can help you!

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The Craighead Law Firm, PLLC

440 Louisiana
Suite 900
Houston, TX, 77002

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      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      TXEligible To Practice In Texas 200805/28/2022
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers101
      Legal guides1
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate Granted
      Super LawyerSuperLawyers2020
      Rising StarSuperLawyers2019
      Order of BarristersUniversity of Houston2008
      Admitted to practice lawTexas Bar2008
      Lex - Federal TaxationUniversity of Houston Law Center2007
      Arbitration CertificateUniversity of Houston Law Center2007
      work experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      Attorney at LawThe Craighead Law Firm, PLLC2016 - Present
      Associate AttorneyHagan Noll & Boyle L.L.C.2011 - 2016
      Associate AttorneySeyfarth Shaw2010 - 2011
      Associate AttorneyHagan Noll & Boyle L.L.C.2008 - 2010
      associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Texas Trial Lawyers Association2016 - Present
      American Bar Association2010 - Present
      Houston Young Lawyers AssociationMember2008 - Present
      publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      avvo.comHow to pursue a claim for wrongful termination2016
      Bloomberg Law Reporters: Labor & Employment“Winter Workerland. . .”: Tips for Supplementing Your Workforce with Seasonal Employees2010
      education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      University of HoustonJD - Juris Doctor2008
      Texas State University-San MarcosBBA - Bachelor of Business Administration2001
      legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      ConfidentialJudgment in favor of employer
      ConfidentialCase resolved for approximately $900,000
      Leah A. Nadeau v. DISH Network, L.L.C.; Case No. 3:2012-cv-00433; Western District of TexasSummary judgment in favor of DISH Network, L.L.C.
      Hill v. Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., Case No. 2010-cv-01506; Southern District of TexasCase dismissed in favor of Jacobs Engineering Group.

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      Lawyer Shelby B. Burns

      Shelby Burns, Employment and labor Attorney on Jul 25, 2017
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      Clayton Craighead is the premier Employment attorney of Houston. I regularly refer clients to him with the utmost confidence. He just gets results, period.

      Lawyer Sara Beth Richey

      Sara Richey, Employment and labor Attorney on Jul 19, 2017
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      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Christopher Lyons Johnson

      Christopher Johnson, Employment and labor Attorney on Jan 26, 2016
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      Client is an exceptional lawyer who clients can look to for reliable and trustworthy counsel.

      Lawyer Daniel Allen Krieger

      Daniel Krieger, Employment and labor Attorney on Jan 21, 2016
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. Clayton is a hard-working advocate for his clients. His work ethic and smarts make him an outstanding litigator. I'd gladly refer him to any of my close friends or family.

      Lawyer Jacqueline Renea Mixon Bertrand

      Jacqueline Bertrand, Litigation Attorney on Jan 19, 2016
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      Stephen Ferguson, Employment and labor Attorney on Jan 16, 2016
      Relationship: Co-worker

      I endorse this lawyer. Clayton was a co-worker of mine for approximately six years. He is a smart and successful litigator with substantial experience in employment and business litigation. He was instrumental in achieving favorable results for the firm's clients.

      Lawyer Adam Tal Funk

      Adam Funk, Litigation Attorney on Jan 14, 2016
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      Lawyer Ryan Dean Malnar

      Ryan Malnar, Litigation Attorney on Nov 13, 2015
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      I endorse this lawyer. Clayton is a tenacious litigator that knows how to protect his client's interests. He is a strong advocate and I would trust him with my case.

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