D. Craig York

Partner

Fortune 500 companies and manufacturers regularly rely on Craig’s business-centered and practical counsel. Throughout his career, Craig has balanced clients’ short- and long-term business goals to develop effective litigation strategies in a range of industries. His practice encompasses product liability, complex torts, professional liability, transportation, utility, and personal injury claims.

Craig has successfully defended dozens of product manufacturers in lawsuits involving claims of design and manufacturing defects. His clients benefit from his ability to quickly understand the core elements of any product design, manufacture, use and associated risks, as well as his ability to adapt and apply his skill set to the issues at hand.

These qualities have enabled him to successfully work with manufacturers of agricultural equipment, all-terrain vehicles, chamfering machines, chemicals, construction equipment, drugs, fitness equipment, heavy trucks, HVAC systems, motor vehicles, steering systems and other types of mechanical equipment. He has also defended transportation companies in accidents involving semi-tractor trailers and other trucks.

Craig defends a variety of health care providers in negligence claims. His clients include pharmacies, hospitals, and physician offices, as well as an air medical transport company. He has also defended and counseled businesses in OSHA investigations and compliance. He represents energy companies in claims involving transmission of gas and electricity.

Craig has tried cases in state and federal courts throughout Kentucky and handled appeals in the Kentucky Court of Appeals and the Kentucky Supreme Court, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

He is selected by Best Lawyers© for Product Liability Litigation-Defense and is also a member of the Product Liability Advisory Council. 

Credentials

Education

University of Kentucky College of Law (J.D.)

  • Moot Court Board

University of Kentucky (B.A.)

  • Political Science

Bar admissions

  • Kentucky
  • Florida

Court admissions

  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana

Affiliations and memberships

  • Product Liability Advisory Council
  • Kentucky Defense Counsel, Inc., past president
  • Kentucky Bar Association
  • The Florida Bar
  • Defense Research Institute
  • International Association of Defense Counsel Trial Academy
  • Leadership Louisville

Distinctions

  • Best Lawyers®
    • Product Liability Litigation – Defendants (2022-2025)
  • Peer Review Rated AV in Martindale-Hubbell

News
  • August 21, 2025

    260 Dinsmore Attorneys Listed as 2026 Best Lawyers®, Ones to Watch

  • August 15, 2024

    250+ Dinsmore Attorneys Named 2025 Best Lawyers ®, Ones to Watch

  • August 17, 2023

    200+ Dinsmore Attorneys Named 2024 Best Lawyers®, “Ones to Watch”

  • August 18, 2022

    2023 Best Lawyers® List Recognizes 190 Dinsmore & Shohl Attorneys

  • August 19, 2021

    Best Lawyers® Recognizes 191 Dinsmore & Shohl Attorneys

  • December 8, 2020

    Dinsmore & Shohl Attorneys Top 2021 Kentucky Super Lawyers Lists

  • August 20, 2020

    Best Lawyers® Recognizes 180 Dinsmore & Shohl Attorneys