Craig J. Mariam is an experienced litigation and trial attorney, practicing nationwide to address his clients’ needs wherever they may arise. With a substantial and unblemished federal and state jury and bench trial record under his belt and educational achievements and awards in science and mathematics, Craig's unique expertise contributes to his ability to effectively strategize and prepare an advanced, rational, winning theory in each case, as well as to convey the sometimes difficult language of expert witnesses for the benefit of his clients and the jury.
Examples of Craig’s experience, including jury trials and class action victories, include the following:
- Jury verdict in favor of public entity client against individual alleged to have infringed public entity's trademark and to have cyber-squatted on similar internet domain name
- Jury verdict in favor of client toy company against competitor manufacturer and distributor for infringement of copyrights and trade dress rights
- Jury verdict in favor of defendant clients alleged to have infringed copyrighted architectural works on a $20 million mansion located in Bel Air, California
- Numerous state bench and jury verdicts and other dispositive motion success as to claims against clients for alleged fiduciary duty breaches, commercial disputes, trade secret misappropriation, defamation, professional malpractice, and FEHA/employment discrimination
- National representation of Fortune 500 and 1000 entities including a medical products manufacturer and distributor, retail petroleum industry products manufacturer and distributor, organic and natural food distributor, commercial brokerage, multi-media radio station owner and operator, and trucking and transport company
- National defense of multiple clients concerning TCPA, FCRA, FDCPA, and related putative class actions, including defense of one of largest nationwide putative TCPA class actions on record in terms of scope and breath of claims
- Arbitration award against independent motion picture production company alleged to have copied and distributed copyrighted films
- Complete dismissal with prejudice of derivative securities action filed by rogue shareholder on behalf of publicly-traded company and against various directors and officers in connection with allegations of extensive fraud by former CEO and President wherein $5-$7 million of funds were allegedly misdirected
- Negotiated outside-of-box resolution of (1) Texas-based individual claims and (2) California-based putative class action claims arising out of alleged product defects relative to gasoline pump and dispenser software
- Defense of medical products-based litigation arising out of alleged surgical injuries connected to womens’ surgical equipment
- Summary judgment as to all class representatives in favor of client in certified class action alleging false representations and fraud in connection with improper burial practices at historic cemetery
- Summary judgment as to all Realtor® defendants in action alleging violations of various professional duties inclusive of alleged intrinsic fraud
- Summary judgment in favor of client defendant nationwide commercial real estate broker as to allegations of securities fraud
- Voluntary dismissal of claims asserting defamation of character against client property manager and agent
- Voluntary dismissal of all claims in favor of client on day of trial in connection with commercial breach of contract litigation
- Defense and resolution of a class claim made against a prominent U.S.-based manufacturer for alleged violations of the Made in USA labeling requirements
- Numerous successful dispositive motions and settlements as to securities, intellectual property infringement actions, defamation and privacy claims, trade secret claims, cyber-squatting, Fair Debt Collection Act, and telephone and similar consumer protection actions
- Dismissal of complaints against various prominent law firms, attorneys, accountants, brokers, and agents alleged to have committed professional malpractice, including, as a small sample of relevant matters
- Complete dismissal of all claims against real estate broker alleged to have breached fiduciary duties to buyer in connection with an oversight concerning a public utilities easement
- Complete dismissal of all claims against title and escrow company alleged to have improperly designated earmarked funds during escrow
- Complete dismissal of claims for legal malpractice, conspiracy, and fraud asserted against prominent attorney in Las Vegas arising out of allegations of improper allocation of settlement proceeds
- Complete dismissal of all claims against accountant clients arising out of claims of professional malpractice related to improper basis and net operating loss carryback provisions
- Complete dismissal of all claims for multiple clients relative to alleged improper software installation and maintenance
- Successful and efficient resolution of claims for legal malpractice asserted against attorney in connection with blown statute of limitations
- Complete resolution during pre-trial mediation on terms extremely favorable and beneficial to client in connection with damages for various emotional disorders arising out of an alleged "dual relationship" by licensed social worker
Admissions
- Arizona
- California
- Texas
- Nevada
- Idaho
- Missouri
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- Colorado (Federal only)
Education
- J.D., Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
- B.A., Economics, Tract in Mathematics and Computer Engineering, University of Texas at Austin