Craig Cherney

Clients expect and pay more for Craig Cherney’s legal services. Craig has litigated in state and federal courts including the United States Supreme Court (D.C.), Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and multiple lower federal courts in Arizona, Nevada and California. With proven legal experience spanning almost three decades including two federal clerkships, Craig also has 10 years business experience in real estate and private equity. Unlike most lawyers, Craig spent many years employed in private equity where he aided asset underwriting and complex realty acquisition, entitlements and sales.  Craig also excels in the negotiation of premarital and postnuptial agreements. In sum, Craig is highly effective managing any family law dispute from start to finish including trial and any subsequent appeal.  Mr. Cherney’s recurring appellate practice is well established. Craig understands the need for transparency and honesty with his clients. He will give you not just the positive possibilities but also the potential negative outcomes which may arise should private settlement not be achieved. Craig also insists his clients display the same mutual commitment to honesty and transparency. Craig will take on opposing counsel with fairness and firm manner and he will be your strongest advocate to either protect the marital estate or secure your maximum payout therefrom.  Mr. Cherney advances every case with the expectation it will proceed to trial, with the concurrent and constant goal to achieve private settlement if feasible and economically sensible for his client. Family Law is one area where Craig has unique abilities bringing his financial, business, and real property experience to the table. Craig has demonstrated his capability as an expert witness in real estate matters. With expertise in all aspects of real property, asset valuation and recovery as well as the valuation (and division) of businesses. This includes the valuation of current and potential income streams as well as locating assets that may be implicated or hidden.