Craig Cherry has obtained significant settlements and verdicts for his clients during his legal career. The success he has achieved for his clients is due, in no small part, to his ingenuity and relentless tenacity. Craig’s tireless dedication and ability to anticipate his opponent’s next move makes him the ultimate opponent in the courtroom. When it comes to litigation and trial strategy, he is regularly recognized by his peers as being at the top of the list.

As a trial lawyer, Craig is triple board certified and focuses his practice on complex civil litigation in multiple areas including business litigation, catastrophic personal injury litigation, wrongful death litigation, product liability litigation, commercial trucking accident litigation, and construction litigation. Craig has successfully represented both individuals and businesses throughout the United States and in Europe.

Craig is Board Certified in Civil Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is also Board Certified in both Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Craig’s board certifications are so rare that less than 1% of all lawyers licensed in the State of Texas are triple board certified. Craig has also been appointed by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization to serve as a Member of the Personal Injury Trial Law Exam Commission and the Civil Trial Law Advisory Commission.

Craig has also earned an AV Preeminent Rating (5.0/5.0) from Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings, which is the highest possible rating a lawyer can earn for both ethical standards and legal ability. This rating was earned only after Craig was reviewed and recommended by judges Craig has appeared before and fellow lawyers Craig has worked with and against in cases.

As evidence of both his advocacy skills and the superior results achieved for his clients. He was also invited to become a Fellow in the Litigation Counsel of America, a trial lawyer honorary society composed of less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers. Craig was also named the Outstanding Young Lawyer by the Waco-McLennan County Bar Association in 2005.

HONORS, & AWARDS
AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale Hubbell (5.0/5.0)
Selected as a Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly and Thomson Reuters (2013 – 2018)
Selected as a “Top 100 Trial Lawyer,” by the National Trial Lawyers Association (2015 – 2018)
Selected as a Texas “Rising Star”, Texas Monthly and Thomson Reuters (2005 – 2013)
“Top 40 under 40? Texas lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers Association (2012 – 2014)
Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America, Trial Lawyer Honorary Society
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Named Outstanding Young Lawyer by the Waco-McLennan County Bar Association (2005)

Editorial Board of The Advocate, the quarterly journal publication of the Litigation Section of the State Bar of Texas

Haley & Olson, P.C.

The law firm of Haley & Olson, P.C. was formed in 1981. Since then, our attorneys have had the privilege to assist businesses, banks, and local governments, and individuals across the U.S. through numerous legal issues. Our legal team has a reputation for handling all matters with high-quality, efficient, and effective representation to help achieve the best possible results in complex legal matters.

Our lawyers practice in a variety of different areas, giving us a comprehensive understanding of many matters. This diversity, along with powerful resources and commitment, have not gone unnoticed. Our team is frequently referred matters or asked to serve as co-counsel with attorneys who once opposed us. We also regularly represent entities that previously opposed us, which is, in our opinion, the highest compliment we receive.