Craig Stewart

Commercial Litigation Partner, Leader of Commercial Litigation Practice Group @Holland & Hart LLP

Denver, CO, US

Represented dozens of corporations in contract disputes of all types, including actions to enforce trade secret and unfair competition agreements, obtaining favorable results, including through pretrial orders, trial, and settlement.Represented 30-year legacy owner of lead mine in Southeastern Missouri defending environmental case with RCRA, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and tort claims brought by neighboring landowners. Negotiated settlement with client paying nothing to plaintiffs and co-defendants/cross-claimants.Represented national law firm defending against securities fraud and legal malpractice claims. Motion to dismiss granted in client\'s favor before discovery.Represented law firm in legal malpractice action. Negotiated favorable settlement prior to deposition discovery.Represented through arbitration developer of first on-shore natural gas project in Cameroon, with claims focused on control of project between various investors. Negotiated favorable settlement post-arbitration.Extensive trial experience, with more than 15 trials in federal and state courts, and multiple arbitrations.