Christopher T. Craig - Fairfax, VA
Attorney at Cook, Craig, & Francuzenko, PLLC
Business Law Lawyers in Fairfax, VA
3050 Chain Bridge Road Suite 200 Fairfax, VA 22030
Fairfax Business Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Business Law
- Estate Planning and Trusts
- Civil Litigation
Attorney Information
Overview
Christopher T. Craig spent decades building skills and knowledge to serve his clients. He currently represents limited liability companies, stock and tax-exempt non-profit corporations and partnerships in business, drafting and negotiating contracts, human resource and employment matters, litigation, intellectual property, and a range of other practice areas affecting business associations. Chris also practices federal and state election law, and he represents individuals and fiduciaries in estate planning, administration, and litigation. He relishes the opportunity to serve both his clients and his community using his vast experience.
While attending the Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason University, Chris worked as a legislative analyst for the government affairs and lobbying firms of Albers & Co., Inc. and the Center for State Policy Research, where he gained invaluable experience and insight into governance, lawmaking and regulatory affairs. After law school graduation, he joined the law firm of Herge, Sparks & Christopher, later becoming a partner in the successor law firm, Sparks & Craig, LLP before joining Cook Craig and Francuzenko as a partner.
Chris is committed to serving his community in a variety of ways. He has served as Chairman of both the Braddock Magisterial District Citizens Budget Advisory Committee and the Transportation and Land Use Committee. Additionally, he served as the District Commissioner to the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority for almost 10 years and was the Braddock District representative to the 2011 Citizen Advisory Reapportionment Committee. He is active and involved in the communities in which he lives, practices, and goes to church.
Education
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Legal Education
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George Mason University School of Law,
Arlington,
Virginia, 1994
J.D.
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George Mason University School of Law,
Arlington,
Virginia, 1994
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Non Legal Education
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State University of New York at Binghamton,
Vestal,
New York, 1986
B.A.
Major: Political Science -
Nelson A. Rockefeller School of Public Policy, State University of New York at Albany
M.A.
Major: Public Administration
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State University of New York at Binghamton,
Vestal,
New York, 1986
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Herge, Sparks & Christopher, Associate, 1995 - 2004
- Sparks & Craig, LLP, Partner, 2005 - 2011
- Albers & Co., Inc., Legislative Analyst
- Fairfax County, Virginia, Republican Committee, 2001 to 2012, General Counsel
Pro Bono Activities
- President, Canterbury Woods Swim and Tennis Club (2012 – Present)
- Officer, Holy Spirit Men’s Club (1999-present)
- Member and Three-Time Past President, Danbury Forest Community Association (1996-2006)
- Braddock District Commissioner to the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (2011-2020)
- Member of the Board of Directors of the Center for Individual Freedom (2016-present)
- Braddock Representative for the Fairfax County Reapportionment Committee (2010-2011)
- Former Chairman of the Braddock Magisterial District Citizens Budget Advisory Committee
- Former Legislative Sub-Group Chairman of the Braddock Magisterial District Transportation and Land Use Committee
Bar Admissions
- Virginia, 1994
- District of Columbia, 1995
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia, 1995
- U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, 1995
- U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1995
- U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit, 1995
- Virginia Supreme Court
Other Affiliations
- Republican National Lawyers Association, 2003 - 2013 (Member)
- Fairfax Bar Association, 1995 - 2013 (Member)
- Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (Braddock District Commissioner)
- Fairfax County Reapportionment Committee, 2010 - 2011 (Braddock Representative)
- Braddock Magisterial District Citizens Budget Advisory Committee (Chairman )
- Braddock Magisterial District Transportation and Land Use Committee (Legislative Sub-Group Chairman )
- Braddock District Council of Homeowners Associations
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Contact
3050 Chain Bridge Road
Suite 200
Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: 866-360-6611
Fax: 703-434-3510
Email: Send a message
Website: http://www.cookcraig.com/
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