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John Hunter Craft
also known as Hunter Craft, J Hunter Craft
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Biography
Hunter Craft graduated as the Casey Presidential Scholar from Baylor University with a B.B.A. in Finance, and earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Baylor University School of Law. He began his legal career in litigation defense of business and catastrophic injury disputes at Fulbright & Jaworski, L.L.P. (now Norton Rose Fulbright LLP). He then refocused his career to advocate for those harmed by others, joining Watts Law Firm, later becoming Watts Guerra Craft. In 2013, after nearly 14 years in the legal profession, he founded Craft Law Firm, P.C., and continues to represent victims of catastrophic injuries and their families in transportation, product liability, and workplace tragedies, and individuals and businesses in commercial disputes. He has litigated on behalf of clients in more than 30 states in cases against more than 50 different Fortune 500 and Global 500 companies.
Focusing primarily on transportation, workplace, product liability, and other catastrophic injury litigation, Mr. Craft has represented victims against large corporate defendants including Alcoa, Arkos, Autoliv, Axip Energy, BF Goodrich, BMW, Bridgestone/Firestone, Chrysler, Coastal Corporation, Continental Tire, Cooper Tire, Cummins Diesel, Daewoo Motors, Discount Tire, Dorel Juvenile Products, Ford, General Motors, Gilbane, Goodyear, Hilcorp Energy, Honda, International Truck & Engine, Isuzu, Land Rover, Mattel, Mazda, Michelin, Mitsubishi, Newmar Corporation, Nissan, Pioneer, Schlumberger, Tire Rack, Titan Tire, Toyota, Trican, TRW, TXU, Union Pacific, Volkswagen, Williams, Witco/Chemtura, and Yokohama Tires, among others.
Mr. Craft was named the Best Lawyers® 2020 Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs “Lawyer of the Year” in Houston, and has been recognized as one of The Best Lawyers in America© since 2015. At the age of 29, he was elected a “Texas Super Lawyer” for the first time, making him the youngest such recipient in the history of the award. He was later chosen as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers and the Top 40 Under 40 by The National Trial Lawyers. While he has been honored to receive numerous other professional awards and recognitions, he cares most of all for the results he is able to obtain for his clients.
Mr. Craft has multiple verdicts included in both the Texas and U.S. Top 100 Verdicts Hall of Fame. He has appeared on television, radio, and in several major newspapers across the country.
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Licensed in Texas for 26 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Craft Law Firm, P.C.
2727 Allen Parkway, Suite 1150, Houston, TX, 77019
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John Hunter Craft's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have worked with Hunter and the Craft Law Firm for 20 years on numerous cases involving wrongful death, automobile and aviation accidents, and products liability. He has handled his cases with professionalism and an expertise unparalleled in this field. I highly recommend Hunter and his staff"
"Hunter Craft is one of the best litigators in Texas. He is tenacious advocate for his clients, fighting for them every step of the way. His knowledge, experience, and skill set make him a formidable adversary."
"I have known Hunter both professionally and personally for several years. Hunter is an aggressive, creative, and highly intelligent trial lawyer who does a fantastic job for his clients. Whenever I consider joint venturing a case with or referring a case to another trial lawyer, Hunter Craft is at the top of my list. I heartily endorse him."
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"I grew up with Hunter, he is an excellent lawyer and an excellent person, I endorse him 100%."
"Excellent lawyer, even better person."
"I've had the pleasure of working with Hunter on several large cases. I found Hunter to be very knowledgeable and tenacious. He was always willing to jump in and do whatever it took to make sure the clients were well taken care of. I would recommend Hunter to anyone who needs a top flight attorney in their corner."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Hunter cares so much about helping his clients and is aggressive about obtaining the best results possible for them. He has the true respect of lawyers on both sides of the bar."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs “Lawyer of the Year", Best Lawyers
2020
Best Lawyers in America, U.S. News & World Report
2020
Best Law Firms in America – Tier 1 Status, U.S. News & World Report
2019
Best Lawyers in America, U.S. News & World Report
2019
The Best Law Firms in America – Tier 1 Status, U.S. News & World Report
2018
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2018
Best Law Firms in America – Tier 1 Status, U.S. News & World Report
2018
Best Lawyers in America, U.S. News & World Report
2017
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2017
Best Law Firms in America – Tier 1 Status, U.S. News & World Report
2017
Best Lawyers in America, U.S. News & World Report
2016
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2016
Best Law Firms in America – Tier 1 Status, U.S. News & World Report
2016
Best Lawyers in America, U.S. News & World Report
2015
Top Lawyer in Personal Injury, Houstonia Magazine
2015
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2015
Best Lawyers in America, U.S. News & World Report
2015
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top Lawyer in Personal Injury, Houstonia Magazine
2013
Lead Counsel Rating – Personal Injury Plaintiff, Lead Counsel Review Board
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2013
Top Lawyer in Personal Injury, Houstonia Magazine
2013
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2013
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2013
Who's Who, Professionals in America
2012
Who's Who, Professionals in America
2012
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2011
Who's Who, Professionals in America
2010
Top 100 Texas Verdicts, Verdict Search
2010
Top 25 Texas Verdicts, Verdict Search
2010
Top 100 Verdicts, Verdict Search
2010
Who's Who, Professionals in America
2009
Top 100 Texas Verdicts, Verdict Search
2009
Top 100 Texas Verdicts, Verdict Search
2009
Who's Who, Professionals in America
2008
Who's Who, Professionals in America
2007
Who's Who, Professionals in America
2006
Top 100 Texas Verdicts, Verdict Search
2006
Who's Who, Professionals in America
2006
Top 100 Verdicts, Verdict Search
2005
Top 100 Texas Verdicts, Verdict Search
2005
Who's Who, Professionals in America
2005
Top 100 Verdicts, Verdict Search
2004
Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers
2004
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2004
Lawyers on the Fast Track, H Texas Magazine
2004
Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers
N/A
Texas Verdicts Hall of Fame, ALM
N/A
Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Owner, Craft Law Firm, P.C.
2001 - 2013
Partner, Watts Guerra Craft, LLP
1999 - 2001
Attorney, Fulbright & Jaworski
Associations
2001 - Present
Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationMember, Finance Committee
2001 - Present
Houston Trial Lawyers AssociationMember, Board of Directors
2001 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2001 - Present
Attorneys Information Exchange GroupMember
1999 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
1999 - Present
Houston Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Baylor University School of Law Alumni AssociationLifetime Alumni Association Member
College of Master Advocates and Barristers
Member
National Trial Lawyers Association
Motor Vehicle Accident Trial Lawyers Association Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Small v. Vestal
Plaintiff Trial Verdict
Esther Lerma, et al v. Hilcorp Energy Company, et al
Plaintiff Trial Verdict
Sara Wojewski, et al v. TXU Electric Delivery Co., et al
Plaintiff Trial Verdict
Barahona v. Levine Trucking
Plaintiff Trial Verdict
Garcia v. Ford Motor Company
Plaintiff Trial Verdict
Education
1999
Baylor University School of Law
Juris Doctorate
1996
Baylor University
Bachelor of Business Administration in Financee
Speaking Engagements
2020
Texas Trial Lawyers Association Mid Year Virtual Conference
Confronting the Corporate Representative at Trial
2019
Houston Bar Association CLE Seminar
Proving Damages in a Catastrophic Injury Case
2018
Texas Trial Lawyers Association “Big Cases in the Big Easy: Commercial Vehicles and Workplace Injuries” CLE
Fundamentals and Secrets of Deposing a Corporate Representative
2017
Permian Basin Trial Lawyers Association CLE
Discovering and Utilizing Electronic Data in a Wireless World
2016
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Emerging Trends in Accident Reconstruction
2015
Permian Basin Trial Lawyers Association
The Money You’re Missing, and How to Find It
2013
Texas Trial Lawyers Association Las Vegas CLE
Pharmaceutical Products Liability: Pradaxa and Prompt Pay Litigation
2013
Southern Trial Lawyers Conference
Automotive Products Liability
2013
Houston Bar Association
So You Want to Be a Lawyer?
2012
State Bar of Texas Federal Court Practice Course
Trial Procedure
2012
Houston Bar Association
Personal Injury Trial Law
2012
Houston Bar Association
Personal Injury Trial Law
2012
American Conference Institute's Brain Injury Litigation Institute
"The State of Brain Injury Litigation: Litigation Trends, New Theories of Liability, and Emerging Defenses"
2011
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
"Avoiding the Great Daubert Fraud: How to Properly Use and Resist Expert Challenges"
2010
Attorneys Information Exchange Group Tire Symposium
The People v. Harold Herzlich
2010
Attorneys Information Exchange Group
Striking a Tire Expert
2010
American Bar Association
"Chemical Products and Toxic Torts: "Handling the Media When a Catastrophic Event Occurs"
2010
America Bar Association CLE
Handling the Media When a Catastrophic Event Occurs
2009
Attorneys Information Exchange Group
"Recent Experiences in Automotive Product Liability Trials"
2009
Attorneys Information Exchange Group
"Rollover Activated Air Curtains: A Look at Ford Motor Company"
2008
Attorneys Information Exchange Group Fall Conference
Recent Experiences in Automotive Product Liability Trials
2005
Attorneys Information Exchange Group Fall Conference
Combating Ford Motor Company in Trial: The $30,000,000 Garcia v. Ford Verdict
2004
Texas Trial Lawyers Association CLE
Recognizing and Preserving Evidence in Automotive Cases
2004
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Is Your Car Wreck a Products Case?
2004
Attorneys Information Exchange Group
Strategies and Secrets for Discovery in Automotive Product Liability Cases
2003
State Bar of Texas
Accident Reconstruction and Physical Evidence
2000
University of Texas CLE
Admitting and Excluding Evidence
Publications
2024
Craft Law Firm Blog
Autonomous Vehicle Accidents: NHTSA Crash Data (2019-2024)
2022
www.craftlawfirm.com
The Most Recalled Vehicles of All Time: An Analysis of NHTSA Recall Data
Languages
Spanish