Craig A. Wolson, Esq.

Biography

Wolson operates as an independent expert witness and consultant through his firm, Wolson Consulting Group, in New York, NY, distinct from his earlier career as a practicing transactional attorney. He holds the "Esq." credential as a licensed attorney. Prior to consulting, he was an associate at Shearman & Sterling (1974–81), a partner at Williams & Harris LLP (1995–97), counsel at Mayer, Brown & Platt (1999–2001), a partner at Duane Morris LLP (2003–06), and special counsel at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP (2006–08), working in structured finance and securitization transactions. He served as an arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association from 2010 to 2025, selected for expertise in structured finance, securities, and derivatives, and formerly chaired the New York City Bar Association's Structured Finance Committee (2004–2008). His recognitions include a "New York Super Lawyer" listing (Law and Politics Magazine), the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award (2018), and listings in several Who's Who directories. He has more than 15 years of experience as an expert witness and consultant, having worked with litigation firms including Berger Montague, Chapman and Cutler, Robbins Geller, and Williams & Connolly. Core specialty areas: securities fraud, derivatives (credit default swaps, interest rate swaps, currency swaps), structured finance/securitization (asset-backed securities, mortgage-backed securities, CLOs), legal malpractice, secured lending, and general corporate matters. Publications: co-editor and chief author of "Frequently Used Terms in Securitization and Structured Finance Transactions" (American Bar Association), with additional pieces in The Business Lawyer, Michigan Law Review, and Law360.

Credentials & Certifications

• Esq.
• AAA Arbitrator (2010–2025)
• Former Chair, NYC Bar Structured Finance Committee (2004–2008)

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