Craig Needham
About Craig Needham
Craig Needham is a lawyer based in San Jose, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2020. Craig Needham is recognized in the following practice area:
- San Jose, California
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Needham Kepner & Fish
Education: University of California Hastings College of the Law, J.D., graduated 1972
Location: San Jose, CA
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