Atty. Lenore Kramer

Atty. Lenore Kramer

• 40 years of experience devoted exclusively to the practice of personal injury law. • Past president of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association and • Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York. Lenore Kramer is best known for her work in personal injury and medical malpractice litigation, as well as her long-standing leadership positions in state and national law associations.

New York New York 49 Years Experience 49 year
Call (917) 814-4459

Profile Summary

About Lenore Kramer at a glance

Lenore Kramer is a Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik, PLLC. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1977), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1980), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York and U.S. Supreme Court (1980). Educated at Boston University (J.D., 1976) and State University of New York at Albany (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • • 40 years of experience devoted exclusively to the practice of personal injury law. • Past president of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association and • Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York
  • Lenore Kramer is best known for her work in personal injury and medical malpractice litigation, as well as her long-standing leadership positions in state and national law associations
  • She is the president of the Women Trial Lawyers Caucus and a past president of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York, the Metropolitan Women’s Bar Association and Bronx County Bar Association
  • Kramer has long been at the forefront of women’s legal issues in New York
  • She has successfully represented numerous women injured by medical malpractice and has also served as a member of the Board of Advisors of the Mount Sinai Medical Center’s Rape Crisis Center
  • Kramer is also a staunch advocate for the rights of women and children, winning millions in damages for grieving families when mothers and children have either died or have been seriously injured as a result of medical malpractice
  • She also represented two women — pro bono — whose husbands were killed in the World Trade Center attacks, to help them obtain monies under the federal Victims Compensation Fund
  • A frequent lecturer and Court TV commentator, Kramer is a member of the Departmental Disciplinary Committee First Department and a Commissioner on the Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission on Minorities
  • She also is a member of the Office of Court Administration Advisory Committee on Civil Practice, Committee on Case Management and Task Forces on Professionalism and Conduct
  • She previously served as a member of the Mayor’s Committee on The Judiciary and as one of only two attorney members of the Office of Court Administration Committee to study the IAS System
  • Professional Memberships • Women Trial Lawyers Caucus • New York State Trial Lawyers Association • Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York

Practice Areas Explained

Lenore Kramer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lenore Kramer 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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Personal Injury

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.

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Lenore Kramer

Where is Lenore Kramer's law office located?
Lenore Kramer's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lenore Kramer handle?
Lenore Kramer focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Lenore Kramer practiced law?
Lenore Kramer has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Lenore Kramer go to law school?
Lenore Kramer earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact Lenore Kramer for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Lenore Kramer received?
Lenore Kramer's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Boston University
- 1976
B.A.
State University of New York at Albany
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1980

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