Atty. James William Kraus
James William Kraus is a lawyer practicing criminal, labor and employment, personal injury and product liability and 5 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Washington & Jefferson College in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years.
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James William Kraus is an Attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, employment, business, and white collar. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1989), U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania (1996), West Virginia (2000), and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania, U.S. District Court, Southern and Northern Dis (2000). Educated at Dickinson School of Law (J.D., 1989) and Washington & Jefferson College (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Ohio State and West Virginia Bar Associations. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James William Kraus is a lawyer practicing criminal, labor and employment, personal injury and product liability and 5 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Washington & Jefferson College in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
- James practices at Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP in Pittsburgh, PA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James William Kraus handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
James William Kraus is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
James William Kraus is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
James William Kraus is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James William Kraus is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →
James William Kraus is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Pennsylvania →
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Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pittsburgh are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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