Atty. Douglas Robert Kraus

Atty. Douglas Robert Kraus

Douglas Robert Kraus is a lawyer practicing health care, health care litigation, medical malpractice defense and 7 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from Indiana University in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years.

New Orleans New Orleans 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Robert Kraus at a glance

Douglas Robert Kraus is a Partner based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, litigation, environmental, health care, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1997), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1998), Louisiana (2000), and U.S. District Court, Middle and Western of Districts of Louisiana (2000). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (J.D., 1997) and Indiana University (B.A. History, 1994). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Louisiana State Bar Association Illinois State Bar Association. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Douglas Robert Kraus is a lawyer practicing health care, health care litigation, medical malpractice defense and 7 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from Indiana University in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Douglas practices in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Robert Kraus's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas Robert Kraus handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Douglas Robert Kraus is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Douglas Robert Kraus is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Louisiana →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Douglas Robert Kraus is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Louisiana →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Douglas Robert Kraus is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Louisiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Orleans are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas Robert Kraus

Where is Douglas Robert Kraus's law office located?
Douglas Robert Kraus's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Robert Kraus handle?
Douglas Robert Kraus focuses on medical malpractice, litigation, environmental, health care, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Douglas Robert Kraus practiced law?
Douglas Robert Kraus has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Douglas Robert Kraus go to law school?
Douglas Robert Kraus earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A. History, 1994).
How can I contact Douglas Robert Kraus for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Douglas Robert Kraus received?
Douglas Robert Kraus's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
- 1997
B.A. History
Indiana University
- 1994

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1998
Louisiana
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Middle and Western of Districts of Louisiana
Admitted: 2000

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