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Clayton Dixon Craighead
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Biography
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
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
30%-45%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 17 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2008
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Location
The Craighead Law Firm, PLLC
440 Louisiana, Suite 900, Houston, TX, 77002
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Wrongful Termination
Posted by anonymous | August 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination
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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 m...
Clayton Dixon Craighead's Lawyer Endorsements
"Clayton Craighead is the premier Employment attorney of Houston. I regularly refer clients to him with the utmost confidence. He just gets results, period."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Client is an exceptional lawyer who clients can look to for reliable and trustworthy counsel."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
Shelby Burns
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Sara Richey
Employment and labor lawyer
Christopher Johnson
Litigation lawyer
Stephen Ferguson
Litigation lawyer
Daniel Krieger
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Jacqueline Bertrand
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Adam Funk
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Ryan Malnar
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
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 AssociationMember
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.
Education
2008
University of Houston
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
Texas State University-San Marcos
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Publications
2016
2010
Bloomberg Law Reporters: Labor & Employment
“Winter Workerland. . .”: Tips for Supplementing Your Workforce with Seasonal Employees
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
What are my rights if 5 employees banded together and convinced others to make false and damaging statements to our manager?
22 Feb 2018
Q&A
Can an employer legally write up an employee for missing a day of work immediately following a work related injury?
21 Feb 2018
Q&A
What is the time frame in Texas to file a potential unlawful termination case for discrimination against disability
20 Feb 2018