Charles Crain

Attorney · UC Berkeley School of Law

Charles Crain began writing freelance articles for Nolo in 2022 and became a Legal Editor later that year.

Education. Charlie holds a B.A. in political science from the University of Chicago, an M.S. in journalism from Northwestern University, and a J.D. from Berkeley Law. He is licensed to practice law in California.

Journalism. Charlie began his career as a freelance journalist, covering the war in Iraq for publications including Time Magazine and USA Today.

Legal training. During law school, Charlie was a member of the Samuelson Law, Technology & Public Policy Clinic and an editor of the Berkeley Journal of International Law. He externed for a semester at the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office and spent a summer interning for the Office of the Federal Public Defender in San Francisco. 

Legal career. After law school, Charlie was a post-bar clerk in the Law and Motion Unit of the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office and then a volunteer attorney in the Misdemeanor Unit of the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office. From 2015 until 2018, he worked as a litigation associate in the Silicon Valley offices of two large law firms. From 2018 until 2021, Charlie was a fellow in the Media Freedom & Information Access Clinic at Yale Law School. He co-taught a weekly seminar and managed a docket of cases focused on First Amendment and Freedom of Information Act litigation.

Articles By Charles Crain

Pennsylvania Dog-Bite Injury Laws and Owner Liability Rules
Learn about a dog owner's legal responsibility for bites and other injuries in Pennsylvania, dog-bite lawsuit filing deadlines, and more.
Lawsuits Against JUUL and Other E-Cigarette Companies
What's required for a successful product liability lawsuit against a vaping manufacturer or retailer?
Are Your Slip and Fall Injuries Covered by Homeowner's Insurance?
When does a homeowner's insurance policy cover a slip-and-fall accident, and how should you pursue your claim?
What You Must Prove to Win a Slip and Fall Injury Claim
To win a slip and fall claim, you need to establish the property owner's liability for an unsafe condition.
Texas Dog-Bite Injury Laws and Owner Liability Rules
Learn the rules for filing a Texas dog-bite lawsuit, when owners are liable for bite injuries, and more.
Virginia Dog-Bite Laws and Personal Injury Claims
When are Virginia dog owners liable for bites?
What’s a Fair Settlement Amount in a Slip and Fall Case?
Here's what goes into determining the value of a slip and fall injury claim against a negligent property owner.
California Dog-Bite Injury Laws and Owner Liability Rules
A California dog owner's liability for bite injuries, the deadline for filing a dog-bite lawsuit in the state's courts, and more.
What is the Personal Injury Statute of Limitations in Massachusetts?
California's personal injury statutes of limitations set strictly-enforced time limits on your legal right to have an injury claim heard in the state's civil court system.
What is the Personal Injury Statute of Limitations in California?
Learn about the strict time limits that apply to California personal injury claims, the consequences of missing the deadline, and the rare situations where you can ask for more time.