Bio
Craig L. Pankratz has been recognized as a Rising Star by SuperLawyers and as a Top 40 under 40 attorney by National Trial Lawyers and American Society of Legal Advocates. Before joining Springer & Steinberg, P.C., he practiced law in Utah and served as a law clerk to Chief Judge Marcia S. Krieger at the United States District Court for the District of Colorado. He has substantial trial and appellate experience.
“Growing up on a farm taught me the value of hard work, tenacity, and integrity. These values have shaped my life and continue to motivate me as an attorney. I’ve worked in the public and private sectors and have handled a broad range of cases involving criminal law, real property disputes, employment discrimination, employment termination disputes, breach of contract, civil rights, family law, personal injury, and wrongful death. My rural upbringing and broad exposure to the law have given me a unique perspective that I use to get the best possible results for my clients.” – Craig L. Pankratz
Education
- J.D., Magna Cum Laude, Baylor University, 2008
- B.A., Magna Cum Laude, Brigham Young University, 2004
Employment History
- Senior Litigation Attorney, Springer & Steinberg, P.C., 2018-Present
- Law Clerk to Chief Judge Marcia S. Krieger, United States District Court for the District of Colorado, 2016-2018
- Partner, Corbett & Pankratz, PLLC/Corbett & Gwilliam, PLLC, 2015-2016
- Junior Partner, Christensen Corbett & Pankratz, PLLC 2012-2015
- Associate, Christensen Thornton, PLLC, 2011-2012
- Deputy Salt Lake County District Attorney, 2010-2011
- City Prosecutor, City of South Salt Lake, Utah, 2009-2010
- Law Clerk/Temporary Deputy Salt Lake County District Attorney, 2008-2009
Professional Recognitions
- 2015 Mountain States Rising Star, SuperLawyers
- 2015 Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers
- 2016 Mountain States Rising Star, SuperLawyers
- 2016 Top 40 under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
- 2019 Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers
- 2020 Colorado Rising Stars, SuperLawyers
- 2020 Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Colorado 2018
- Utah, 2008
- U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, 2008
- U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, 2018
- U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, 2019
- U.S. Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, 2012
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish