S. Craig Cox is a JRG partner and Hollister branch manager. Recognized in both 2024 and 2025 as a Super Lawyer “Rising Star” by his peers, Craig is a key member of the JRG litigation team. Known for his attention to detail and passionate representation of his clients, Craig can be relied upon to provide clear and straightforward legal guidance. As an experienced litigator with dozens of court and jury trials, mediations, and arbitrations, Craig has honed his skills by being creative in resolving contentious disputes short of trial, but unafraid to take a matter to trial when called for. Craig’s passion for his clients and willingness to ‘fight the fight’ on their behalf have helped him gain the respect of judges and attorneys alike.

Originally from Florida, Craig attended the University of Florida, where he earned a BS in Journalism, followed by a law degree. In law school, Craig was recognized for excellence in legal writing and trial advocacy, skills he employs today at JRG in his litigation and trial practice. Craig is a member of both the Florida and California State Bar Associations.

As a JRG partner, Craig also manages JRG’s Hollister office while co-managing the JRG offices at large.
Craig’s practice includes civil litigation and trial work of all kinds and complexities. He is experienced in:

• Defense of Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and California Unruh Act Claims
• Defense of Class Action Litigation
• Defense of Transmission of Infectious Diseases Claims
• Personal Injury Claims/Litigation
• Trusts and Wills Disputes and Litigation
• Contract Disputes and Litigation
• Real Property Disputes and Litigation, including Quiet Title and Partition
• Business, Corporate, and Partnership Disputes and Litigation
• Trade Secrets Litigation
• General Civil Litigation
• In addition to the state bar admissions, Craig is also admitted to practice in the Northern District of the Federal District Courts of California and the Eastern District of the Federal District Courts of California.

Practice Areas

• Defense of Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and California Unruh Act Claims
• Defense of Class Action Litigation
• Defense of Transmission of Infectious Diseases Claims
• Trusts and Wills Disputes and Litigation
• Contract Disputes and Litigation
• Real Property Disputes and Litigation, including Quiet Title and Partition
• Business, Corporate, and Partnership Disputes and Litigation
• Trade Secrets Litigation
• General Civil Litigation

Education

• B.S. – University of Florida (Journalism)
• J.D. – University of Florida

Bar Admissions

• Florida
• California
• Northern District of the Federal District Courts of California
• Eastern District of the Federal District Courts of California

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Salinas Traffic and Transportation Commission: Vice-Chair 2020-2023, Chair 2023-2024
• Hollister Downtown Association: Board of Directors 2025-present
• San Benito County Community Foundation: Scholarship Committee 2025-present
• San Benito County Bar Association: Board of Directors 2025-present
• Monterey County Bar Association

Awards and Accolades

• 2024 Super Lawyers Northern California Rising Stars
• 2025 Super Lawyers Northern California Rising Stars