Atty. Craig Evan Needham

Atty. Craig Evan Needham

Craig Evan Needham is a lawyer practicing active mediation practice, personal injury, wrongful death and 2 other areas of law. Craig received a degree from Bellarmine College Preparatory in 1964, and has been licensed for 54 years.

San Jose San Jose 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About Craig Evan Needham at a glance

Craig Evan Needham is a Partner based in San Jose, California, practicing at Needham, Kepner, Fish & Rickard LLP. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, business, and adr. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1972) and U.S. District Court, Northern, Central and Eastern Districts of California (1972). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of Law (J.D., 1971) and Bellarmine College Preparatory (Honorary Classical, 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Craig Evan Needham is a lawyer practicing active mediation practice, personal injury, wrongful death and 2 other areas of law
  • Craig received a degree from Bellarmine College Preparatory in 1964, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Craig practices at Needham, Kepner, Fish & Rickard LLP in San Jose, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Craig Evan Needham's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Craig Evan Needham is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in California →

Wrongful Death

Craig Evan Needham is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in California →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Craig Evan Needham is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Craig Evan Needham is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Craig Evan Needham is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in California →

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 San Jose 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 Craig Evan Needham

Where is Craig Evan Needham's law office located?
Craig Evan Needham's law practice is located in San Jose, California. The firm is Needham, Kepner, Fish & Rickard LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Craig Evan Needham handle?
Craig Evan Needham focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, business, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Craig Evan Needham practiced law?
Craig Evan Needham has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Craig Evan Needham go to law school?
Craig Evan Needham earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (Honorary Classical, 1964).
How can I contact Craig Evan Needham for a consultation?
You can contact Craig Evan Needham 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 Craig Evan Needham received?
Craig Evan Needham's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of California, Hastings College of Law
- 1971
Honorary Classical
Bellarmine College Preparatory
- 1964

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1972
U.S. District Court, Northern, Central and Eastern Districts of California
Admitted: 1972

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