Atty. Craig E. Stearns

Atty. Craig E. Stearns

Craig E. Stearns is a lawyer practicing energy, project development, acquisition and finance, financial services law and 4 other areas of law.

New York New York 40 J. Erfahrung 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Craig E. Stearns at a glance

Craig E. Stearns is an Of Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Troutman Sanders LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, maritime, and energy. Admitted to practice in New York (1986). Educated at Albany Law School of Union University (J.D. New, 1985) and Nichols College (B.S.B.A., 1981). Active member of New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Craig E. Stearns is a lawyer practicing energy, project development, acquisition and finance, financial services law and 4 other areas of law
  • Craig received a B.S.B.A. degree from Nichols College in 1981, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Craig practices at Troutman Sanders LLP in New York, NY and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Craig E. Stearns's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Craig E. Stearns handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

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Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Craig E. Stearns

Where is Craig E. Stearns's law office located?
Craig E. Stearns's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Troutman Sanders LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Craig E. Stearns handle?
Craig E. Stearns focuses on business, m&a, maritime, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Craig E. Stearns practiced law?
Craig E. Stearns has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Craig E. Stearns go to law school?
Craig E. Stearns earned their education at (J.D. New, 1985); (B.S.B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Craig E. Stearns for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. New
Albany Law School of Union University
- 1985
B.S.B.A.
Nichols College
- 1981

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1986

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