Craig M.J. Allely
Craig Allely 是博钦律师事务所的出庭律师、诉讼律师兼法律顾问，曾在超过十五个州取得有利的和解、判决和裁定。Craig 曾在五个国家开展调查、利用焦点小组和模拟审判更好地准备出庭，并曾代理来自除南极洲外各大洲的客户业务。
他尤其擅长帮助专家准备决定性的证词。他曾在庭审中对统计学、材料学、化学和生物学等技术领域的各类专家进行训练、控告和盘问。
Craig 曾在全美各州和联邦法院参与集体诉讼、担任重大诉讼事务的协调员并参与多个跨区诉讼 (MDL)，组建并聘用跨学科团队高效地达成客户目标。
Craig 曾在新奥尔良州的中国石膏板跨区诉讼中代表路易斯安那州。Craig 近期代理客户处理商业不动产和建造事务、消费者金融保护局 (CFPB) 和 IRS 调查、国际财务交易以及分析商业综合责任保险 (CGL) 保险责任范围事宜。他近期解决的多个著名索赔案件涉及产品责任、场所责任、保险责任范围和个人伤害。
Craig 还曾为客户提供过国际交易方面的咨询服务，这些交易包括销售和分销协议、相关合规性事宜以及融资和许可协议。
在三十多年的法律执业生涯中，Craig 曾代理过各类客户，包括多家财富 100 强公司、格莱美奖得主、运动员联盟、耶稣会 (Jesuits)、巴西工艺化学家以及一家俄罗斯的木材公司。
Craig 积极参与民事组织并且倡导国际教育，这与Craig喜欢周游世界 以及之前在纽约和意大利罗马的顶级事务所执业的经历密不可分。Craig 目前是 Advocates Abroad 的代理人，为难民和寻求庇护者提供必要的免费法律援助。他精通西班牙语和意大利语，可熟练使用这些语言进行商务演讲。Craig 曾担任联合国粮食农业组织 (FAO) 克罗地亚和波兰项目的顾问，他现在依然热衷农业活动，在内布拉斯加州经营着一座家庭农场。
教育与证书
教育
- 乔治城大学法学院, J.D., 极优等生, 白帽协会会, 1986
- 科罗拉多学院, 优等生, 1983
律师和法庭资格
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美国科罗拉多州
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美国纽约州
专业认可
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum，The Top Trial Lawyers in America（美国顶级审判律师）
Million Dollar Advocates Forum，The Top Trial Lawyers in America（美国顶级审判律师）
获得 Martindale-Hubbell同业审查 AV 评级（AV®、BV® 和 CV® 是 Reed Elsevier Properties Inc. 的注册认证标志，根据 Martindale-Hubbell 认证程序、标准和政策使用。）
影响
专业领导力
- 美国律师协会，会员
- 科罗纳多和丹佛律师协会，会员
社区参与
- 科罗拉多国际学校，志愿者
- Advocates Abroad ，顾问，和 Global Pedagogy， 顾问
代理经验
Pre-Suit Resolution
Pre-Suit Resolution
IRS Investigation
Representing a client in an Internal Revenue Service investigation related to foreign accounts.
CFPB Investigation
Defend a client in a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau investigation, which resulted in settlement and entry of consent decree.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Resolved High-Demand Claim in ADR
Acted as lead counsel in a confidential mediated settlement of a large property damage product liability matter alleging damages in excess of nine figures.
CPSC Mediation for Supplier*
Served as lead counsel for a raw material supplier in a Consumer Products Safety Commission-sponsored mediation.
Automotive Dealer Terminations
Defended clients in several Chrysler and General Motors dealer termination arbitrations.
Construction and Real Estate ADR
Resolved numerous construction and commercial real estate disputes in arbitrations and mediations.
* Prior Experience
Court Resolution and Trial Representation
Product Liability Class Actions
Act as counsel in multiple product liability class actions.
Nondisclosure Agreement Dispute
Achieved dismissal of a complaint based on an alleged breach of a nondisclosure agreement.
Premises Liability Claims
Provided counsel in various premises liability matters.
Patent Litigation
Provided counsel in several patent disputes.
Construction Contractor Disputes
Served as general contractor counsel in a dispute with subcontractors and owners in one matter and as subcontractor counsel in a complex lien dispute.
Financial Institutions
Served as lenders’ counsel in multiple secured transactions and lender’s liability disputes.
Florida Product Liability Verdict
Won a jury verdict of $6 million against E. I. DuPont de Nemours & Co. Inc. in a trial of product liability action involving Benlate fungicide.
Colorado Jury Verdict
Obtained a jury verdict in excess of $1 million in a three-week jury trial in Adams County, Colorado.
Insurance Coverage Dispute*
Obtained an $18 million jury verdict after a four-week trial in a policyholder’s suit against insurer.
Board Member Breach of Fiduciary Duty*
Achieved a defense verdict after a three-week jury trial against a board member for alleged breach of fiduciary duty.
Defense Verdict in Breach of Contract Case*
Secured a defense verdict after a two-week jury trial for a Russian company in an alleged breach of contract claim.
Patent Infringement Trial*
Achieved a minimal damages award against a client after a two-week jury trial in a patent infringement claim.
* Prior Experience
Multidistrict Litigation
In Re Chinese Manufactured Drywall Products Liability Litigation
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
Represent the State of Louisiana in connection with importation and use of defective Chinese drywall products within the state in renovation and new home construction. MDL No. 2047
In Re Kitec Plumbing System Products Liability Litigation
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas MDL No. 2098
In Re Zurn PEX Plumbing Products Liability Litigation
U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota No. 08-MDL-01958
In Re Uponor, Inc., F 1807 Plumbing Fittings Products Liability Litigation
U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota No. 14-MDL-02247
In Re Imprelis Herbicide Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania No. MDL 2284