Richard ("Dick") E. Craig

Richard ("Dick") E. Craig practices with the firm’s litigation group and has a strong background in real estate and title insurance law.  He primarily concentrates in the resolution of defects in the title to real property as they affect the policy obligations of title insurers, the rights of property owners and the security rights of mortgage lenders and holders.  He also represents borrowers and lenders in transactional matters involving the sale, purchase and financing of real estate.  Dick joined Old Republic National Title Insurance Company in 1994 as Area Counsel with responsibility to underwriting and claims for Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia.  In 1995 he assumed the position of Vice President, Area Manager and Counsel, and was responsible for company operations until 2006 when he joined Cochran & Owen, LLC.  In addition to practicing law, Dick was for several years a builder/developer gaining experience in site acquisition, development, architectural design and residential constructions.

Dick earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the School of Government and Public Administration at American University.  He remained at American University, receiving his Juris Doctor from The Washington College of Law in 1970.  Dick also served in the United States Air Force for four years and the inactive reserve for two years.  He is admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia, including the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.