Craig Owen White, Business Attorney in Cleveland, Ohio
Over 43 years of legal practice · focused on Business, General, and International · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Partner-in-ChargeatHahn Loeser & Parks LLP
Cleveland, OH
Practicing business in Cleveland since 1983.
- 43+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
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Craig Owen White is a partner-in-charge based in Cleveland, OH. The practice focuses on Business, General, and International. Craig has over 43 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Cleveland, OH
- Experience
- over 43 years
- Known for
- Business · General · International
- Handles Business, General, and International matters from Cleveland, OH.
- Over 43 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Craig Owen White: Craig Owen White is a partner-in-charge based in Cleveland, OH. The practice focuses on Business, General, and International. Craig has over 43 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Craig takes on
Craig concentrates on business, general, international, and m&a. Each area below outlines the kind of case Craig handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Business cases in Cleveland, Ohio
Craig takes business matters in Cleveland, Ohio. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Craig agrees to represent you.
General cases in Cleveland, Ohio
Craig takes general matters in Cleveland, Ohio. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Craig agrees to represent you.
International cases in Cleveland, Ohio
Craig takes international matters in Cleveland, Ohio. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Craig agrees to represent you.
M&A cases in Cleveland, Ohio
Craig takes m&a matters in Cleveland, Ohio. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Craig agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Craig Owen White — business lawyer in Cleveland
Craig Owen White is a partner-in-charge based in Cleveland, OH. The practice focuses on Business, General, and International. Craig has over 43 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Craig Owen White serves as Partner-in-Charge of Hahn Loeser's Cleveland office and guides established and growth-oriented companies through mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, enterprise governance, and financing and licensing issues in the United States and abroad. He has particular experience serving as primary outside corporate counsel to business enterprises.
Craig’s clients benefit from his experience as a corporate counselor, which includes service as a director of Great Lakes Cheese Co., Inc., one of the largest privately owned food companies in the United States. He also serves as the primary U.S. corporate counsel for HEAD SPORT GmbH, a European-based international sports equipment conglomerate operating under the Head, Tyrolia and Mares brands.
Craig’s practice experience includes structuring and executing business strategies as well as representing his clients in a wide range of transactions, including asset and stock sales and purchases, joint ventures, strategic alliances, cooperative research and development agreements, trademark licensing agreements, shareholders’ agreements, joint-venture agreements and executive employment agreements.
Craig also has substantial experience in enterprise governance matters, particularly for privately owned companies. As a member of the American Bar Association’s Committee on Corporate Laws of the Section of Business, Craig was a contributing author to Managing Closely-Held Corporations: A Legal Guidebook. He was also a commentator on governance issues at the George W. Leet Business Law symposium, a national forum sponsored by Case Western Reserve University School of Law and participated as a facilitator at a National Association of Corporate Directors’ program called Answering the Top 10 Questions Facing Family Business Boards.
In addition, Craig counsels government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) on economic development initiatives and their participation in sophisticated business transactions. Craig is a frequent lecturer internationally on issues of global commerce and enterprise governance. He delivers an annual lecture series in commercial law for lawyers in Zimbabwe.
Craig was recently reappointed for a second term by the United States Representative (USTR) to the Trade Advisory Committee on Africa (TACA). The USTR has primary responsibility for developing and coordinating U.S. international trade policies and overseeing negotiations with other countries. TACA provides advice to USTR in developing U.S. trade policy throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
Craig takes an active leadership role in several professional and civic organizations, including serving as the Vice Chair of the board of trustees of the International Senior Lawyers Project and on the executive committee of the Western Reserve Land Conservancy. Craig is listed in The Best Lawyers in America® in the categories of Corporate Governance Law, Corporate Compliance Law and Corporate Law. He is rated AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell, its highest available rating for legal ability and professional ethics.
Professional History
• Partner, Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP, 1991-present; Board of Directors, 1997-2007; Associate, 1990-91
• Associate, Squire, Sanders & Dempsey, 1983-90
Experience
Zin Technologies/FlexLife Health Inc.
November 01, 2015
Publications & Speaking Engagements
"Commercial Law Training: Practical Aspects of Insolvency and Business Practice"
July 28, 2020
Commercial Law Training Programme
October 01, 2018
2018 Hot Issues in Contract Compliance
August 30, 2018
Structuring Joint Ventures
March 22, 2017
How New Bank Disclosure Rules Will Affect Your Business
May 12, 2016
What's New in Entity Governance
March 22, 2016
7 Ways to Weaponize Your Contracts
February 10, 2016
U.S. - Africa Trade Policy: From Extraction to Interaction
September 02, 2014
Pro-Bono Lawyers "Make It Happen" in South Africa
December 01, 2013
Awards & Distinctions
The National Black Lawyers, Top 100 Black Lawyers in Ohio, 2021
Fairfax Business 18th Annual Black Tie Affair Award Recognition, 2014
Instructor, Business Law Training Program, International Senior Lawyers Project, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe, 2007-present
The Best Lawyers in America®, Corporate Governance Law, 2007-21, Compliance Law, 2007-21, Corporate Law, 2020-21
Ohio Super Lawyers®, 2004-06, 2010-16
Honorary Doctor of Laws, Central State University
AV Preeminent® Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Memberships & Affiliations
Great Lakes Cheese Co., Inc., Board Secretary; Board of Directors, Member
Alliott Global Alliance, Member, International Business Law and Sanctions Specialty Practice Group
International Senior Lawyers Project, Vice Chair
Merit Selection Panel for the reappointment of U.S. Magistrate Judge Kenneth S. McHargh, Member, 2011
Western Reserve Land Conservancy, Executive Committee Member
Trade Advisory Committee on Africa, Office of the United States Trade Representative
South Africa Commercial Law Task Force, Committee on Corporate Law
Ohio Joint High Tech Start-Up Business Committee of the Ohio General Assembly, appointed by the President of the Ohio Senate, Member
International Rotary, Business to Business Exchange, Taiwan, Delegate
American Bar Association, Section of Business Law, Member
Ohio State Bar Association, Member
Working with Craig on a business matter
Craig Owen White serves as Partner-in-Charge of Hahn Loeser's Cleveland office and guides established and growth-oriented companies through mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, enterprise governance, and financing and licensing issues in the United States and abroad. He has particular experience serving as primary outside corporate counsel to business enterprises. Craig’s clients benefit from his…
Who Craig represents
Craig reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, general, and international matters in Cleveland and the surrounding Ohio area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Virginia School of Law
J.D. · 1983
Thomas J. Watson Jr. Foundation Fellow Economic study Kenya and Ghana, 1979-80 Williams College
B.A. Political · 1979
Jurisdictions
Craig's state bar admissions
Ohio
1983 · ACTIVE
Craig studied at J.D. in University of Virginia School of Law and B.A. Political in Thomas J. Watson Jr. Foundation Fellow Economic study Kenya and Ghana, 1979-80 Williams College.
Law school and academic background
Craig completed J.D. in University of Virginia School of Law and B.A. Political in Thomas J. Watson Jr. Foundation Fellow Economic study Kenya and Ghana, 1979-80 Williams College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Craig runs in Ohio is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Craig has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Craig's professional memberships and bar associations
American Bar Association Ohio State Bar Association
membership
1979. Chairman: Golden Age Centers of Greater Cleveland, Inc
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Executive Committee, WECO Fund, Inc
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Board of Trustees, Western Reserve Historical Society
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Board of Advisors, Shorebridge Capital, Ltd. Member: Ohio State (Member, Corporation Law Committee) and American (Member, Committee on Corporate Laws, Section of Business Law) Bar Associations
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Locations
Craig Owen White's office in Cleveland
Craig's primary office is at 200 Public Square, Suite 2800, Cleveland, OH, 44114. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP
200 Public Square, Suite 2800
Cleveland, OH 44114
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How to hire Craig Owen White — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Craig usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Craig charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Craig's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Craig will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Cleveland, Ohio
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Craig
Craig discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Craig confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Craig's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Craig Owen White
How much does it cost to hire Craig for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Craig walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Craig offer a free consultation?
Craig charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Craig's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Craig's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Ohio typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Craig gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Craig take my case if I'm outside Cleveland?
Craig is licensed in Ohio. Matters governed by Ohio law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Craig will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Craig?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Craig will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Craig accepting new business clients right now?
Craig's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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