Atty. Gary P Kraus

Atty. Gary P Kraus

Gary P Kraus is a lawyer practicing maritime negligence, contract law, insurance defense and 6 other areas of law. Gary received a B.A. degree from Wake Forest University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years.

Lafayette Lafayette 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About Gary P Kraus at a glance

Gary P Kraus is a contracts, product liability, litigation, environmental, and insurance attorney based in Lafayette, Louisiana. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1978), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1979), U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana (1981), and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana (1981). Educated at Louisiana State University Law Center (J.D., 1978) and Wake Forest University (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Lafayette Parish, Louisiana State (Board Member, 2006—) and American Bar Associations Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel American Association for Justice Defense Research Institute Louisiana Oil and Gas Association. Serands clients in Lafayette, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Gary P Kraus is a lawyer practicing maritime negligence, contract law, insurance defense and 6 other areas of law
  • Gary received a B.A. degree from Wake Forest University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Gary practices in Lafayette, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Gary P Kraus's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

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

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Insurance Law

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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 Lafayette 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 Gary P Kraus

Where is Gary P Kraus's law office located?
Gary P Kraus's law practice is located in Lafayette, Louisiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gary P Kraus handle?
Gary P Kraus focuses on contracts, product liability, litigation, environmental, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Gary P Kraus practiced law?
Gary P Kraus has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Gary P Kraus go to law school?
Gary P Kraus earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Gary P Kraus for a consultation?
You can contact Gary P Kraus directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Gary P Kraus received?
Gary P Kraus's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Louisiana State University Law Center
- 1978
B.A.
Wake Forest University
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1984

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