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.
Litigation & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 49+ Years Experience
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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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About 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
- 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 Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lenore Kramer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Medical Malpractice in New York
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 in New York
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.
Lenore Kramer is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →
Civil Litigation in New York
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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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Lenore Kramer
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Lenore Kramer's practice in the field of medical malpractice, personal injury, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Lenore Kramer brings 49+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York and U.S. Supreme Court, Lenore Kramer can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice, personal injury, and litigation, Lenore Kramer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Lenore Kramer attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Lenore Kramer Handles in New York
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