Practice Areas
Craig O’Dear focuses his practice on the resolution of complex business disputes. He represents clients in trial courts, arbitration proceedings, and mediation, tailoring strategy to the nature of the dispute and the client’s objectives.
Commercial Dispute Resolution
Craig represents businesses and individuals in commercial litigation involving significant financial and operational stakes. His work includes disputes arising from contracts, business relationships, fiduciary obligations, and other complex commercial matters.
Trial experience remains central to his practice. Having served as lead trial counsel in numerous cases over the course of his career, Craig approaches every matter with the discipline and preparation required for courtroom advocacy—whether or not a case ultimately proceeds to trial.
Commercial Litigation
Representation in state and federal courts in complex business disputes, with an emphasis on clarity, preparation, and credibility.
Trial Work
Lead trial counsel in high-stakes matters, with direct responsibility for case strategy, presentation, and courtroom advocacy.
Arbitration
Representation in arbitration proceedings involving complex commercial disputes, informed by decades of trial experience.
Mediation
Strategic advocacy in mediation, grounded in realistic assessment of risk, leverage, and potential outcomes.
Focused advocacy. Informed judgment. Practical results.
To discuss a commercial dispute or potential representation, you are invited to get in touch. Discuss a Business Dispute