Clayton Dixon Craighead

Clayton Dixon Craighead

4.3
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 17 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Litigation, Personal Injury, Business

440 Louisiana, Suite 900, Houston, TX

About Clayton

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes

Contingency

30%-45%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 17 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2008

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

The Craighead Law Firm, PLLC

440 Louisiana, Suite 900, Houston, TX, 77002

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Clayton Dixon Craighead's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Never would hire again.

Mr. Craighead needs to be reported to the Texas Bar. I hired Mr. Criaghead 6 months for an EEOC case. He charged me $750 and did nothing or maybe the bare minimum. I didn't realize until I started to do my own research and speak to other EEOC attorneys. It took multiple emails to get a response after... payment! His website is a complete lack of representation. I don't even know after talking to other EEOC lawyers if Mr. Craighead even did the bare minimum he was paid to do. It makes me sick. Reading his website is complete garbage and I was in no way represented as advertised. Mr. Craighead barley listened to my case. I was a quick $750 and that was it.

Posted by Jason | May 9, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Employment Contract

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.

Posted by anonymous | August 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

ADA violation

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 m...e 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.

Posted by Scott Palmer | August 9, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Met and exceeded all expectations

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 th...at 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.

Posted by Sandra | June 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Check Engine Problem

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.

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Clayton Dixon Craighead's Lawyer Endorsements

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Shelby Burns

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 25

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."

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Sara Richey

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Johnson

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

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

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Daniel Krieger

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 21

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."

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Jacqueline Bertrand

Litigation lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephen Ferguson

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 16

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."

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Adam Funk

Litigation lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ryan Malnar

Litigation lawyer | Nov 13

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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Shelby Burns

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Sara Richey

Employment and labor lawyer

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Christopher Johnson

Litigation lawyer

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Stephen Ferguson

Litigation lawyer

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Daniel Krieger

Unknown lawyer

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Adam Funk

Unknown lawyer

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Ryan Malnar

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2019

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2008

Order of Barristers, University of Houston

2008

Admitted to practice law, Texas Bar

2007

Lex - Federal Taxation, University of Houston Law Center

2007

Arbitration Certificate, University of Houston Law Center

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney at Law, The Craighead Law Firm, PLLC

2011 - 2016

Associate Attorney, Hagan Noll & Boyle L.L.C.

2010 - 2011

Associate Attorney, Seyfarth Shaw

2008 - 2010

Associate Attorney, Hagan Noll & Boyle L.L.C.

Associations

2016 - Present

Texas Trial Lawyers Association

2010 - Present

American Bar Association

2008 - Present

Houston Young Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

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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Education

2008

University of Houston

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Texas State University-San Marcos

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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