Craig Pierson

Craig D. Pierson has been practicing law in Illinois for 20 years. Craig focuses on estate planning, real estate, and business law. As an estate planning attorney, Craig has advised clients on sophisticated estate tax planning techniques, including GRATs, QPRTs, family limited partnerships, generation-skipping tax, charitable remainder trusts, and insurance trusts. In his practice as a real estate lawyer, Craig has advised clients on condominium conversion, environmental concerns, tax challenges, and has created appropriate corporate and other companies with which to hold real estate. His real estate practice includes the representation of general contractors, construction managers, real estate developers, and sub-contractors in all phases of construction-related litigation. His experience also includes drafting contracts and safety manuals for individual projects. Prior to joining private practice, Craig gained significant trial experience as an Assistant State’s Attorney for Lake County, Illinois. Craig is also skilled in alternative dispute resolution including mediation and arbitration. His negotiating skills were sharpened while working as an agent on behalf of professional athletes.

Tulane University School of Law

J.D.

1992 - 1995

Kenyon College

B.A. | English

1987 - 1991

Partner

Pierson & Strachan P.C.

2011 - Current

Partner

Kennedy Pierson & Strachan

2004 - 2011

Associate

Christensen & Ehret

2000 - 2004

Assistant State's Attorney

Lake County State's Attorney

1997 - 2000

Sports Agent

RMG Sports Management

1995 - 1997

The Lake Bluff Polilce and Fire Commission

Chairman

2006 - Current

The Croya Foundation

President

2006 - 2010

Illinois

Since 1995

• Free Consultation
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  $250-$400 per/hr