Atty. Craig W. Saunders
Craig Saunders is an attorney practicing in Houston, TX. His practice is a combination of both litigation and transactional work.
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Craig W. Saunders is a Principal based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Law Offices of Craig W. Saunders. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, real estate, breach of contract, and commercial re. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texa (2000). Educated at St. Mary's University of San Antonio (J.D., 2000) and Texas A & M University (B.A., 1992). Active member of Galveston County Bar Association and State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Craig Saunders is an attorney practicing in Houston, TX
- His practice is a combination of both litigation and transactional work
- Mr. Saunders has extensive trial experience in real estate, construction and injury cases
- He also has experience advising clients with regard to business transactions and financing transactions
- In 2011, Mr. Saunders was selected as Top Lawyer in Litigation by H. Texas Magazine
- He was also chosen as a "Rising Star" in real estate law by Texas Monthly Magazine in April 2009
- In the past, Mr. Saunders worked for two litigation firms in Arlington, Texas, and Houston, Texas, and had his practice in downtown Houston
Representative Matters
Obtained take-nothing arbitration award for general contractor in defense of construction claim about materials used in the retaining wall Obtained no evidence summary judgment in favor of client Internet search company in defense of claims for breach of contract and violations of Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act Successfully prosecuted promissory note collection case on behalf of client lender Obtained no evidence summary judgment in favor of client mechanic in defense of claims for violations of Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act pertaining to catalytic converter Advised client general contractor regarding construction financing of $1.5 million secured loan for development of shopping plaza in Harris County, Texas Represented and advised client on construction project, resulting in settlement of 22 mechanic's liens Publications Co-Author: Legislative Update: Significant Bills of the 82nd Texas Legislature Affecting Real Estate, Lending and Other Commercial Matters, Real Estate Legislative Affairs Committee, Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law Section, State Bar of Texas (2011)
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Legislative Update: Significant Bills of the 81st Texas Legislature Affecting Real Estate, Lending and Other Commercial Matters, Real Estate Legislative Affairs Committee, Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law Section, State Bar of Texas (2009)
Co-Author
- Legislative Update: Significant Bills of the 80th Texas Legislature Affecting Real Estate, Lending, and Other Commercial Matters, Real Estate Legislative Affairs Committee, Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law Section, State Bar of Texas (2007)
- Texas Rules of Evidence 503: Defining "Scope of Employment" for Corporations, 30 St. Mary's L.J. 863 (1999)
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Craig W. Saunders is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Craig W. Saunders is one of 5,938 breach of contract attorneys indexed nationally. Browse breach of contract attorneys in Texas →
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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