Atty. Thomas W. Craddock

Atty. Thomas W. Craddock

Tom places great value in working closely with clients and building long term relationships. It’s one of the main reasons he cofounded McGuire, Craddock & Strother more than two decades ago.

Dallas Dallas 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas W. Craddock at a glance

Thomas W. Craddock is a Shareholder based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at McGuire, Craddock & Strother, P.C.. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, commercial re, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas (1972). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1972) and University of Texas (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Dallas Bar Association State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Tom places great value in working closely with clients and building long term relationships
  • It’s one of the main reasons he cofounded McGuire, Craddock & Strother more than two decades ago
  • Tom’s national practice includes a wide variety of business litigation in state and federal venues across the country, including commercial disputes, antitrust, employment-related matters, contracts, product liability, fraud, securities claims, creditor and debtor controversies, lender-liability claims, and labor-related litigation
  • A problem-solver at heart, Tom is equally comfortable in arbitration and mediation
  • With broad knowledge of corporate law
  • estate, trust and probate issues
  • regulatory matters and litigation, he is routinely called upon to serve as outside counsel for companies and provide advice and analysis on a range of business and personnel matters
  • In addition, Tom has testified in court proceedings as an expert witness on Texas law
  • His practical business and legal experience allows him to help clients proactively address issues by assisting in the creation of employee handbooks and document retention and destruction protocols

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas W. Craddock's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas W. Craddock handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Thomas W. Craddock is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Thomas W. Craddock is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Real Estate Law

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

Thomas W. Craddock is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →

Commercial Real Estate

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Thomas W. Craddock is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

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 Dallas 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas W. Craddock

Where is Thomas W. Craddock's law office located?
Thomas W. Craddock's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is McGuire, Craddock & Strother, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas W. Craddock handle?
Thomas W. Craddock focuses on employment, business, real estate, commercial re, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Thomas W. Craddock practiced law?
Thomas W. Craddock has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Thomas W. Craddock go to law school?
Thomas W. Craddock earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact Thomas W. Craddock for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas W. Craddock received?
Thomas W. Craddock's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Texas
- 1972
B.A.
University of Texas
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1972

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