Atty. Craig L. McAra
Craig L. McAra is a seasoned trial attorney in Morgan & Morgan’s Detroit office, where he focuses on advocating for individuals injured through no fault of their own.
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Craig L. McAra is an Attorney based in Southfield, Michigan, practicing at Morgan & Morgan. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, motorcycle, and tbi/sci. Admitted to practice in Georgia (2004). Educated at Emory University School of Law, Atlanta, Georgia J.D Law 2004 (—) and University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana B.S. Molecular Biology 2000 (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of State Bar of Georgia State Bar of Michigan Genesee County Bar Association. Serands clients in Southfield, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Craig L. McAra is a seasoned trial attorney in Morgan & Morgan’s Detroit office, where he focuses on advocating for individuals injured through no fault of their own
- A native of Flint, Michigan, Craig earned his Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology from the University of Notre Dame in 2000
- He then moved south to attend Emory University School of Law in Atlanta, Georgia, where he earned his Juris Doctor and passed the Georgia Bar in 2004
- Craig began his legal career with a passion for advocacy, gaining his first experience representing injured individuals while working for renowned trial attorney Don Keenan in Atlanta
- He went on to serve at the Fulton County Public Defender’s Office for three years, sharpening his litigation skills in the courtroom
- In 2007, Craig returned to his Michigan roots to begin practicing civil law in Genesee County
- Under the mentorship of Edward B. Davison, he spent more than a decade handling a broad range of litigation-from product liability and groundwater contamination to auto negligence, premises liability, and corporate law
- Craig later brought his litigation expertise in-house, serving as a senior trial attorney for Allstate, where he became the company's only in-house trial counsel in Michigan for six years
- After an additional year with State Farm, Craig transitioned to Morgan & Morgan, joining the firm’s growing Detroit office under the leadership of Michael Hanna
- With more than two decades of experience and a career built on client-focused advocacy, Craig brings deep knowledge and courtroom strength to every case he handles
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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.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Michigan
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Southfield are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan 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 Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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