Craig A. Schlapprizzi

Growing up, Craig Schlapprizzi always knew he wanted to be a lawyer; it was ingrained in him from an early age, but it wasnt until he was in law school at Washington University that it clicked that he truly wanted to be a trial lawyer, and a good one at that.Anybody who does this, represents plaintiffs in personal injury cases, knows it becomes a huge part of your identity and your life.His favorite aspect of his job is the courtroom experience. Hes most passionate about representing everyday people in a courtroom in front of a jury because he believes its a privilege, an honor, an incredible experience, and, of course, a competition. He played football during his time at Dartmouth and was motivated by the competition and dedication involved. He experiences that same competition through his trial work.There is a deep sense of satisfaction in standing up for someone who has been unjustly pushed around. He likes going into something representing a person; he has always felt like he was on the right side, representing and fighting for somebody who was wronged. Hes able to bring closure, and get people who wouldnt otherwise have the means, to live out the rest of their lives with dignity-that is what motivated him to be a personal injury trial lawyer. When Craigs not in court, hes pursuing his other passion: cooking. He gets inspiration for his concoctions from Mario Batali, Michael Mina, and Emeril. When hes not creating his latest pasta recipe, he enjoys trying new restaurants, exercising, travel, and spending time with family and friends.