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!
Practice areas
12 years
14 years
14 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 2008 | 05/28/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2020 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2019 |
Order of Barristers | University of Houston | 2008 |
Admitted to practice law | Texas Bar | 2008 |
Lex - Federal Taxation | University of Houston Law Center | 2007 |
Arbitration Certificate | University of Houston Law Center | 2007 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney at Law | The Craighead Law Firm, PLLC | 2016 - Present |
Associate Attorney | Hagan Noll & Boyle L.L.C. | 2011 - 2016 |
Associate Attorney | Seyfarth Shaw | 2010 - 2011 |
Associate Attorney | Hagan Noll & Boyle L.L.C. | 2008 - 2010 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Texas Trial Lawyers Association | 2016 - Present | |
American Bar Association | 2010 - Present | |
Houston Young Lawyers Association | Member | 2008 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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avvo.com | How to pursue a claim for wrongful termination | 2016 |
Bloomberg Law Reporters: Labor & Employment | “Winter Workerland. . .”: Tips for Supplementing Your Workforce with Seasonal Employees | 2010 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Houston | JD - Juris Doctor | 2008 |
Texas State University-San Marcos | BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration | 2001 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Confidential | Judgment in favor of employer |
Confidential | Case resolved for approximately $900,000 |
Leah A. Nadeau v. DISH Network, L.L.C.; Case No. 3:2012-cv-00433; Western District of Texas | Summary judgment in favor of DISH Network, L.L.C. |
Hill v. Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., Case No. 2010-cv-01506; Southern District of Texas | Case dismissed in favor of Jacobs Engineering Group. |
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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.
Sara Richey, Employment and labor Attorney on Jul 19, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
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.
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.
Jacqueline Bertrand, Litigation Attorney on Jan 19, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.
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.
Adam Funk, Litigation Attorney on Jan 14, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Ryan Malnar, Litigation Attorney on Nov 13, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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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