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SEASONED BUSINESS ATTORNEYMy practice is focused on transactional work, principally in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, general corporate law, finance, commercial contracting and real estate purchase and lease agreements. Many of my clients have come to rely on me as their outside general counsel and trusted advisor. I do this for companies of varying sizes and across a wide range of industries. I am fortunate to have such great clients and have heard from them over the years that I am super-responsive, very effective and efficient, and really care about them and their businesses. I am also well-respected by my colleagues and have received an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating through Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible honor, and have been elected a Rising Star through Super Lawyers®, a service of Thomson Reuters legal division.CORPORATE COUNSELINGI advise clients through their day-to-day legal issues and counsel them in achieving their long-term career and financial goals through buying and selling companies and developing plans for the succession of their businesses. I help my clients execute their business plans, maximize opportunities in their respective markets and negotiate joint ventures with strategically-aligned companies. COMMERCIAL CONTRACTINGI have extensive experience in drafting and negotiating supply agreements, distributor agreements and other commercial contracts governed by the Uniform Commercial Code. I also provide counsel to clients regarding financial transactions and structures, including acquisition financings, and other credit facilities and related agreements.COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATEI have professional and personal experience in real estate and enjoy working with clients in real estate sales and acquisitions, both residential and commercial. I also assist clients with commercial and residential leasing, property management arrangements, easements and other title-related issues.

Current President of Torchbearers and a champion for service and leadership in Akron.  In his work life Craig has been practicing law for what is coming up on 11 years in Akron.  As a business & technology attorney at the Cleveland/Akron law firm of Brouse McDowell, LPA Craig has steered many entrepreneurs, non-profits and technology companies through what can sometimes be challenging legal waters.. Craig has a broad legal knowledge base from working with various businesses from startups to long term brick and mortar operations as he has handled everything from risk management and audits to federal regulatory compliance for companies operating in spaces affected by COPPA, HITEC/HIPPA, UCC, SEC, FTC, and USPTO among others.. His passion for community and collaboration runs deep with volunteer time spent with Torchbearers, serving on the Board for Leadership Akron, serving on the Board for the Greater Akron Chamber, various committees and pro bono work with the Akron Bar Association and the annual Strides for Autism Campaign.. When not volunteering, this 2014 30 For the Future award winner and Super-Lawyer Rising Star Award winner for the last 4 consecutive years enjoys spending time with family and friends, the outdoors and running.