Craig Yaris
Attorney at Law
Florida
NY
About
After two years at the DA’s Office, I joined a franchised company, as a Vice President and Chief Counsel, and began to work with small business owners, helping them with things such as negotiating leases, resolving employment disputes, and increasing sales. After five years, I became the COO of the company, responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the franchisor. I built the company from… read more 50 locations to just under 100 in five states.
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Client Reviews
"Craig is a thoughtful and strategic thinker and helps his clients to successfully navigate through the sometimes confusing world of SEO, social media and internet marketing. Craig is patient and carefully explains what he is proposing to do and even more importantly, WHY he is proposing to do it. In an era of supposed quick fixes and social media hype, Craig is the real deal."
Posted on Dec 29, 2017
"Craig is a thoughtful and strategic thinker and helps his clients to successfully navigate through the sometimes confusing world of SEO, social media and internet marketing. Craig is patient and carefully explains what he is proposing to do and even more importantly, WHY he is proposing to do it. In an era of supposed quick fixes and social media hype, Craig is the real deal."
Posted on Dec 29, 2017
Work History
Sunrise Advocacy
Attorney
Dec 2017 - Present
I work to save patients and their families time, money, and unnecessary aggravation by helping them navigate the complexities of the healthcare system. As a patient advocate, I offer a whole range of services from resolving billing errors and disputes to negotiating lower payments with insurance companies, from coordinating care to helping patients choose the right health plan and doctors.
B2B R&D
Director of Business Affairs
Dec 2017 - Aug 2016
Develop and host educational webinars and web-based discussions to inform marketers and business owners of the ongoing, fast-paced changes happening within digital marketing. Create and deliver content-rich classes that offer on-site and online education on topics such as Customer Relationship Management for Small Business, and Demystifying Today’s Digital Marketing Trends.
Lemon Tree
Chief Counsel and Chief Operating Officer
Sep 1998 - Apr 2009
Created and delivered an extensive five-day training program for new franchisees. Handled the day-to-day operations of a franchise company, with locations in five states. Managed all of the network infrastructures for the parent company including negotiations of all pertinent contracts. Developed website and implemented a digital outreach program. Filed and updated all required franchise documents.
Queens County District Attorney
Assistant District Attorney
Sep 1996 - Aug 1998
Litigated criminal cases in the Domestic Violence Unit and Narcotics Trials Bureau. Handled numerous appeals before the Appellate Division in the State of New York. Wrote motions, planned trial strategies, and negotiated plea deals. Interviewed police officers, witnesses, and drafted criminal complaints. Researched case law for new cases brought into Queens District Attorney’s office.