A. Craig Eiland

A. Craig Eiland is a respected trial lawyer at Eiland & Bonnin, PC, in Galveston, Texas, focusing on products liability, construction litigation and civil litigation. With roots in a west Texas farming family, he serves clients throughout Houston and maintains another office in Austin at 1220 Colorado St Suite 300.

Mr. Eiland brings a unique background combining legal practice with public service. During his 20-year tenure in the Texas House of Representatives (1995-2015), he chaired the Pensions and Investments Committee and served as vice chairman of both the Insurance committee and the Juvenile Justice committee. His legislative experience enhances his understanding of complex regulatory environments.

As a personal injury advocate, Mr. Eiland represents individuals harmed while working offshore, in petrochemical industries, in vehicle accidents or through defective pharmaceuticals. His practice extends to maritime law, fiduciary duty disputes and insurance claim conflicts. Though he prepares thoroughly for trial, he also resolves matters through arbitration when appropriate.

Mr. Eiland earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Baylor University in 1984, followed by his Juris Doctor from Baylor University Law School in 1987. He maintains bar admissions in both Texas and New York, allowing him to represent clients across multiple jurisdictions.

The legal community has recognized Mr. Eiland with numerous distinctions, including an AV Preeminent peer-review rating* through Martindale-Hubbell for ethical standards and professional excellence. His membership in the American Board of Trial Advocates places him among less than 1% of American attorneys. Additional honors include recognition by U.S. News & World Report's Best Lawyers in Texas and America (2015) and selection for Lawdragon's Leading Plaintiff Lawyers in America.

Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Eiland previously served as president of the National Conference of Insurance Legislators and maintains active membership in multiple state and federal court bars, positioning him to effectively advocate for clients facing powerful corporate interests.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.