Christopher M. Craig

Christopher M. Craig

Craig Associates, PC
  • Business Law, Insurance Defense, Real Estate Law
  • North Carolina
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Biography

Chris Craig’s path toward a unique and relevant practice started with a family of lawyers. Every man in his family was an attorney—both grandfathers, his father, and all of his uncles. Even his mother, though not a lawyer, attended Georgetown Law School. He grew up immersed in discussions about law and justice.

Chris has never stopped teaching. Chris enjoyed proving to students that they already possessed all of the tools necessary for thinking clearly and communicating complex notions effectively. He learned to mediate in the classroom, how to be firm while being fair, and how to advocate for a long-term goals that could be hard to reach.

Immediately after Chris earned his license to practice as a lawyer, he joined a small firm. Almost immediately after that, one of the five lawyers died. Suddenly missing the only attorney willing to work on family law cases, including adoption cases, the firm needed to address the impending crisis… and deal with a large amount of work in the process. At the time, Chris didn’t know the difference between a custody order and a contagious cough. More than 175 active, mostly angry cases landed on his desk with a giant whomp! As a young, new associate in the firm, it was suddenly his responsibility to manage and address a huge caseload during very difficult times. Chris says it wasn’t just trial-by-fire…. it was trial-by-nuclear-bomb.

For people seeking help with adoption and adoption law, Chris brings empathetic, organized efficiency. He brings all his skills to the table to ensure that this transition is done fast…and done right.

For estate planning law, Chris seeks to guide you in creating the most appropriate estate plan for you and your family, one that protects your loved ones but that isn’t overly complicated or difficult to maintain. He helps protect your kids and your assets when bad stuff happens to you.

Practice Areas
    Business Law
    Insurance Defense
    Real Estate Law
Additional Practice Area
  • Insurance Bad Faith
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
North Carolina
North Carolina State Bar
ID Number: 27770
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Senior Attorney, Founder
Craig Associates, PC
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BRINGING YOUR LIFE TOGETHER ESTATE LAW · SMALL BUSINESS LAW · ADOPTION LAW Most of us are likely to find a point in life when the only option requires us to turn towards an attorney to navigate a difficulty. At Craig Associates PC, we offer proactive solutions for small businesses, families, and individuals. Our interests and focus lie in what matters most in life; creating family, cultivating successful business practices, and planning to protect your loved ones. We invite you to explore our site to learn more about Craig Associates, and contact us today so we may begin working together towards a better future.
Founder and Lead Mediator
Round Table Mediation Centers, LLC
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The Round Table Mediation Centers and the law offices of Craig Associates are led by founding attorney Christopher M. Craig. Chris runs a comprehensive family law practice that applies the Collaborative Law approach to a range of legal issues, including divorce and adoption. He founded the Round Table Mediation Centers in 2010 in an effort to bring together a high caliber comprehensive settlement solution team that includes mediators, lawyers, counselors, real estate and business appraisers, financial planners and other experts who share a common goal – to help reduce the emotional and financial cost of divorce. His work in Family Law includes all aspects of separation and divorce, including separation of domestic partners, and separation-related issues such as child custody and allocation of assets.
Lawyer
Hunter Higgins Miles Elam & Benjamin, PLLC
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Attorney in Family Law, Real Estate, and Civil LitigationAttorney
Education
North Carolina Central University School of Law
J.D.
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North Carolina State University
M.A. | English
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Guilford College
B.A. | English
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Professional Associations
North Carolina State Bar
Member
Current
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Certifications
Certified Family Financial Mediator
North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission
Websites & Blogs
Website
Law Firm Website
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Craig Associates, PC
Contact & Map
149 S. Lexington Ave
Asheville, NC 28801
Telephone: (828) 258-2888