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Clayton Dixon Craighead

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Avvo Rating9.2
  • Houston, TX
  • Licensed for 12 years
  • Free consultation
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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!

Practice areas

BusinessLitigationPersonal injuryEmployment and labor
  1. Employment and labor: 45%

    11 years

  2. Personal injury: 25%

  3. Litigation: 25%

    13 years

  4. Business: 5%

    13 years

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

The Craighead Law Firm, PLLC

440 Louisiana
Suite 900
Houston, TX, 77002

      Resume

      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      TXEligible To Practice In Texas 200805/31/2021
      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 AssociationN/A2016 - Present
      American Bar AssociationN/A2010 - 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.

      Reviews

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      Review Clayton Craighead

      Employment Contract

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      Clayton always takes the time to help. I've worked with him on a couple of different issues and he has always steered me in the right direction. I highly recommend him. Thanks again Clayton for your good advice.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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      ADA violation

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      I was terminated from my job as a server at an upscale steakhouse due to my prescribed pain medication. I found Mr Craighead's ad on Google and called him to find out what my rights were. Initially, I just wanted the restaurant to know they did not have a real reason to fire me. Mr Craighead helped me to see what I deserved in the case and within a few weeks I was signing a confidentiality agreement. Because of how quick he was able to negotiate a settlement, my bills did not bounce and my accounts didn't go into over draft. Thank you again Clayton, for representing me.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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      Met and exceeded all expectations

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      Clayton is a go getter. He spent a considerable amount of time researching my case and discussing it with me before he was hired. His communication was excellent and he always responded the same day when I called. Even if that meant calling me after hours from home. I would recommend him to anyone that has an employment law situation requiring representation. Thanks to his research and hard work my ex employer had no choice but to settle my claim.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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      Check Engine Problem

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      I called Clayton Craighead to assist me I bought a car with check engine light on and the car lot said they would repair after he found out the diagnostic result he did not want to pay. Clayton Craighead got him to pay really fast. Great job in short time. I will call him if needed in future.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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      Stupendous!

      Posted by

      I knew in my heart that I was severely wronged. Desperately, I searched for an attorney who would listen to me, my plea and restore some peace and normalcy in my life and that of my family's. After even trying several organizations and being turned away, my hope was growing so dim. Then came the response from Mr. Craighead. After I explained my plight, he "stepped up to the plate" after agreeing with me that in fact, I had been "wronged." I can say from personal experiences that there are good attorneys (and not so good ones). But with Mr. Craighead, I can say that the 5 stars in this rating does not do him justice! For me, he surpasses excellence. He kept me abreast of all matters as they occurred in my case timely and answered all questions timely, sometimes it even surprised me! Ethics! That is what he possesses as well as intelligence! Therefore, in MY opinion, it is VERY rare to have an attorney these days, not only "listen" to you, the client, but "understand" all the confusion and pain that comes with being wronged. Mr. Craighead is in one word - stupendous - and when ANYONE asks me who I HIGHLY recommend for a GREAT attorney- two words will ALWAYS come to mind - Clayton Craighead!
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      Attorney endorsements

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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
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      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
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      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.

      Cost

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          45 minutes
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        • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.
          30%-45%
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          Sometimes
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