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.

Areas of Litigation Expertise

Craig advises and represents clients in complex commercial disputes, from early strategy through trial or resolution. His practice includes litigation, arbitration, and mediation, with an emphasis on practical outcomes and informed decision-making.

  • Commercial contracts, including ROFR, MFN, Keep Dry, Take or Pay, and indemnity provisions
  • Shareholder disputes
  • Restrictive covenants and trade secrets
  • Lender liability
  • Intellectual property disputes
  • Product liability
  • Wrongful death
  • Insurance disputes
  • Employment and wage and hour matters
  • Class actions
  • Business torts
  • Fraud and fiduciary duty claims
  • Telecommunications disputes
  • Complex damages analysis
  • Injunctive relief proceedings
  • Antitrust

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