Craig R Tractenberg

Practice Areas

Craig is a litigator who centers his practice on domestic and international disputes and corporate revitalizations. His cases have been recognized by the Turnaround Management Association, the ABA Forum Committee on Franchising, the International Franchise Association and cited by industry publications.

A seasoned litigator, Craig is adept at pursuing defendants who shield assets from recovery during litigation. He is experienced in tracing and recovering assets when possible, domestically and overseas.

Craig is Co-Chair of the firm’s Franchise & Distribution practice group, as well as Co-Chair of the International Arbitration practice group. He is an active arbitrator, judge pro tempore and expert witness, with a long history of involvement with the International Franchise Association, the International Bar Association, various local bar associations and pro bono clients.

Frequently sought as a speaker, Craig has presented lectures at bar associations in the United States, Europe and Asia, and has taught law students at domestic and international universities. He has published more than 500 articles, papers, presentations, book chapters and webinars.

His retail experience includes the representation of restaurants, pharmacies, and apparel, educational and automotive retail chains and franchise systems. He also represents jewelry and watch brands, both domestic and internationally.

Career

Prior to joining Fox, Craig was a partner and team leader in the franchise practice and global litigation teams at an international law firm.

For more than a decade, Craig has been a monthly contributor to the Legal Intelligencer and the New York Law Journal, both American Lawyer Media publications, and has taught as an adjunct professor at Temple University School of Law. He has written chapters in books on bankruptcy, covenants not to compete and franchise agreements published by the American Bar Association.

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association: Business Law Section; Forum on Franchising | International Bar Association | International Franchise Association | Law360 International Arbitration Editorial Advisory Board | New Jersey Bar Association | New York State Bar Association | Pennsylvania Bar Association: Business Law Section; Chair, Franchise Law Committee | Philadelphia Bar Association: Vice Chair, Franchise Law Committee

Education