About Robert Craig
Robert Craig McLaughlin is a seasoned personal injury attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio. With over 28 years of legal experience, he has dedicated his career to personal injury, medical malpractice, and products liability cases. His commitment to these areas of law is reflected in his membership with the Ohio State Bar Association, where he stays updated on legal developments and best practices. Mr. McLaughlin earned his Juris Doctor from the Salmon P — Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University in 1997. Shortly after graduating, he began his legal career at The Moore Law Firm in Cincinnati, where he focused on personal injury cases.
This foundational experience laid the groundwork for his future successes in the field. In 2005, he joined Elk & Elk Co., Ltd., a firm renowned for its specialization in personal injury and medical malpractice. His dedication and skill led to his promotion to partner in 2019, further solidifying his role within the firm. Throughout his career, Mr. McLaughlin has successfully resolved over 850 personal injury and medical malpractice cases. His efforts have resulted in numerous six- and seven-figure settlements and verdicts, showcasing his ability to advocate for his clients.
Notable achievements include a remarkable $7.1 million recovery for a woman injured in a crash on an Indiana highway and a $1.25 million recovery for a man injured by a falling barn door. These cases exemplify his commitment to securing justice for those harmed by negligence. In addition to his impressive settlement record, Mr. McLaughlin has served as lead counsel in more than 35 jury trials. His expertise in the courtroom is highlighted by one of the highest verdicts in Clermont County, Ohio, where he obtained a $620,000 verdict for a personal injury motor vehicle crash case. Such accomplishments have earned him recognition from several attorney rating services, including Super Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell®, and AVVO.
He is also listed among The National Trial Lawyers Association’s Top 100 Ohio Trial Lawyers. Mr. McLaughlin is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Ohio Association for Justice and the American Association for Justice. His accolades extend to being part of both the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums. Since 2013, he has been named a "Super Lawyer" each year, and prior to that, he was recognized as a "Rising Star" from 2009 to 2012. His office is located at 6105 Parkland Boulevard, Suite 200, Cleveland, OH 44124, and he is licensed to practice law in both Ohio and Kentucky.
