Atty. Charles Craig Lilly

Atty. Charles Craig Lilly

Mr. Charles Craig Lilly is a lawyer practicing corporate & securities, mergers & acquisitions, emerging technology and 6 other areas of law.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Charles Craig Lilly at a glance

Charles Craig Lilly is an Attorney based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Reed Smith LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, m&a, securities, and health care. Admitted to practice in Texas (1990) and California (2004). Educated at University of Oklahoma (B.B.A., 1987) and University of Oklahoma College of Law J.D. with distinction University of Oklahoma College of Law J.D. 1990 Order of the Coif / Top 10% (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Charles Craig Lilly is a lawyer practicing corporate & securities, mergers & acquisitions, emerging technology and 6 other areas of law
  • Charles received a B.B.A. degree from University of Oklahoma in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Charles practices at Reed Smith LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Charles Craig Lilly's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles Craig Lilly 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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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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Health Care Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Palo Alto are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Charles Craig Lilly

Where is Charles Craig Lilly's law office located?
Charles Craig Lilly's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Reed Smith LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles Craig Lilly handle?
Charles Craig Lilly focuses on business, real estate, m&a, securities, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Charles Craig Lilly practiced law?
Charles Craig Lilly has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Charles Craig Lilly go to law school?
Charles Craig Lilly earned their education at (B.B.A., 1987); (—).
How can I contact Charles Craig Lilly for a consultation?
You can contact Charles Craig Lilly directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Charles Craig Lilly received?
Charles Craig Lilly's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

B.B.A.
University of Oklahoma
- 1987
University of Oklahoma College of Law J.D. with distinction University of Oklahoma College of Law J.D. 1990 Order of the Coif / Top 10%
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Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1990
California
Admitted: 2004

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