David W. Craig - Indianapolis, IN

Overview

Awards and Honors

Awards

About Awards

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer awards recognize the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney as affirmed by their peers. The awards require a minimum threshold of qualifying Martindale-Hubbell reviews from fellow attorneys.

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  AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Distinguished: This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

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  Notable: This award is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by their peers, with an average peer review score below 3.0.

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.

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  Platinum: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Gold: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.

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  Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.

Avvo Awards

Avvo Awards

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  Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

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  Avvo Client’s Choice: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.

Super Lawyers® Selections

Super Lawyers® Selections

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  Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The top 5% of lawyers in each state are selected using a patented selection process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Martindale Peer Awards Client Champion Awards Avvo Awards Super Lawyers® Selections

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer awards recognize the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney as affirmed by their peers. The awards require a minimum threshold of qualifying Martindale-Hubbell reviews from fellow attorneys.

• 

  AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Distinguished: This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

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  Notable: This award is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by their peers, with an average peer review score below 3.0.

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.

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  Platinum: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Gold: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.

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  Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.

Avvo Awards

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  Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

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  Avvo Client’s Choice: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.

Super Lawyers® Selections

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  Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The top 5% of lawyers in each state are selected using a patented selection process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Super Lawyers® Selectees

About Awards

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer awards recognize the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney as affirmed by their peers. The awards require a minimum threshold of qualifying Martindale-Hubbell reviews from fellow attorneys.

• 

  AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

• 

  Distinguished: This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

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  Notable: This award is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by their peers, with an average peer review score below 3.0.

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.

• 

  Platinum: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Gold: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.

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  Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.

Avvo Awards

Avvo Awards

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  Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

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  Avvo Client’s Choice: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.

Super Lawyers® Selections

Super Lawyers® Selections

• 

  Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The top 5% of lawyers in each state are selected using a patented selection process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Martindale Peer Awards Client Champion Awards Avvo Awards Super Lawyers® Selections

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer awards recognize the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney as affirmed by their peers. The awards require a minimum threshold of qualifying Martindale-Hubbell reviews from fellow attorneys.

• 

  AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

• 

  Distinguished: This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

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  Notable: This award is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by their peers, with an average peer review score below 3.0.

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.

• 

  Platinum: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Gold: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.

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  Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.

Avvo Awards

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  Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

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  Avvo Client’s Choice: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.

Super Lawyers® Selections

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  Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The top 5% of lawyers in each state are selected using a patented selection process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

David W. Craig included in a Super Lawyers® list

Education

Current Employment Position(s)

• Managing Partner

Languages

• English

Classes and Seminars

• “Securing the Commercial Motor Vehicle and Other Steps to Acquire or Preserve Evidence After a Wreck,” National Webcast by West Legal Ed Center, a Thomson Reuters division, “Trucking Tuesdays,” speaker with Scott A. Faultless
  
• National Interstate Trucking Summit, St. Louis, MO, September 15–17, 2011, speaker
  
• Trucking Litigation, ICLEF Seminar, Merrillville, IN, October 24, 2012, speaker
  
• Trucking Litigation, ICLEF Seminar, Indianapolis, IN, November 8, 2012, speaker
  
• “Understanding Freight Brokering,” 2020 Virtual Symposium, Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA), September 21, 2020, speaker
  
• “Key Things to Keep in Mind When Hired to Handle a Semi Wreck Case,” Indiana Trial Lawyers Association’s 33rd Annual Lifetime Achievement Webinar, May 19, 2021, speaker
  
• “Collecting Evidence in Trucking Cases,” APITLA National Interstate Trucking Conference, Galveston, TX, 2018
  
• “Suing the Insurance Producer for Putting a Chameleon Carrier on the Road,” ATAA Webinar, 2017
  
• “Suing the Insurance Producer/Trucking Cases,” National Interstate Trucking Super Summit, 2016
  
• “Document & Evidence Gathering,” PI Boot Camp, 2015
  
• “Using Consultants and Experts in Your Trucking Cases,” APITLA National Interstate Trucking Super Summit, 2015
  
• “Increasing Value in Semi/Trucking Cases,” APITLA National Interstate Trucking Conference, 2015
  
• “Collecting and Preserving Evidence in Trucking Cases,” National Interstate Trucking Conference, Super Summit II, 2013
  
• “Initial Steps in Representing Clients in Trucking Litigation,” Auto, Transportation, & Trucking Litigation, 2013
  
• “First Steps When Hired in a Trucking Case,” Trucking Litigation, Indianapolis, 2012
  
• “First Steps When Hired in a Trucking Case,” Trucking Litigation Seminar, Merrillville, IN, 2012
  
• “What to Do When Hired to Handle a Collision Involving a Semi Tractor-Trailer,” Learn How to Bulletproof Your Interstate Trucking Case for Trial, 2011
  
• “Securing the Commercial Motor Vehicle and Other Steps to Acquire or Preserve Evidence,” APITLA/Trucking Tuesday, 2010

Pro Bono Activities

• Coach and Board of Directors, Lawrence Township Boys Basketball League
• Participates in the annual bike helmet giveaway

Published Works

Articles

• “Protecting Your Client’s Case (in Semi or Other Commercial Vehicle Wrecks),” written by David W. Craig and Scott A. Faultless, The Lawyer’s Log Book, Vol. 1, No. 5, Winter 2012
  
• “Collecting Evidence in Your Trucking Cases,” Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Conference, 2018
  
• “Essential in All Trucking Cases: Consultants and Experts, You Can’t Drive the Nail Without a Hammer,” The Lawyer’s Log Book, 2017
  
• “Winter Weather Truck Case,” The Lawyer’s Log Book, 2014
  
• “Financial Considerations for Victims of a Truck Wreck,” Truck Accident Magazine, Volume 2, 2013
  
• “Protecting Your Client’s Case/Semi or Other Commercial Vehicle Wreck,” The Lawyer’s Log Book (Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America), 2012

Bar Admissions

• Indiana, 1985
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana, 1985
• U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana, 1985

Other Affiliations

• Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA), Board of Regents, 2015–Present
• Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America, National Advisory Board Member, 2009–Present
• Kentucky Justice Association, Member, 2004–Present
• Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, Member, 1985–Present
• American Association for Justice, Member, 1985–Present
• American Trial Lawyers Association, 2008–2011