Craig Linn Ames
Senior Counsel
Education
Loyola University, BS
DePaul University, JD
Bar Admissions
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Craig is a licensed attorney in the States of Florida, Georgia and Illinois. He was awarded his Juris Doctor degree from DePaul University and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Loyola University, Chicago. He earned his Associate in Risk Management and Associate in General Insurance from the American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters.
He spent a 30 year career as director of risk management for a Fortune 50 international healthcare company. He is experienced in labor relations, contract negotiations, unfair labor practices, representation hearings, arbitration, employment practices, risk management and insurance. His executive and legal responsibilities included all risk management functions, safety programs, OSHA investigations and hearings.
In Jacksonville, his practice concentrates on acting as general counsel for small and medium sized businesses. He advocates for seniors and the elderly who have legal issues in family law, guardianship, estates, trusts, long term care and insurance. He represents disabled persons before federal and state agencies. He is an accredited attorney representative for claimants who have cases filed with the Social Security Administration and the Department of Veterans Affairs. He is admitted to various federal district and appellate Courts as well as the Supreme Court of the United States.
With over 50 years of experience, Craig provides skilled counsel to clients on matters that include contract negotiation, general business advice, proactive legal strategies, labor relations, employment practices, risk management and insurance.
Areas of Specialty
General Counsel
Labor Relations
Contract Negotiations
Unfair Labor Practices
Estate Planning and Litigation
Real Estate Contracts
Trusts
Career and Community Highlights
American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters, Associate In Risk Management and Associate in General Insurance
Director of Risk Management for a Fortune 50 International Healthcare Company
AMA National Employee Benefits & Insurance Council
President and Director of International Risk & Insurance Management Society, Chicago Chapter
Assistant Director of Business Services for UC, Santa Barbara
Taught Philosophy-based courses at University of North Florida, Division of Continuing Education
Served as a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps