Atty. Stephen W Kraus

Atty. Stephen W Kraus

Stephen W Kraus is a lawyer practicing pension plans, employee benefits, insurance and 4 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.S. degree from Brooklyn College, and has been licensed for 58 years.

Washington Washington 58 yrs experience 58 year
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About Stephen W Kraus at a glance

Stephen W Kraus is a Shareholder based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Carlton Fields. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on formation, employment, government, and insurance. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit U (1968). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center LL.M - Master of Laws George Washington University National Law Center JD - Juris Doctor (—) and Brooklyn College B.S. George Washington University School of Law J.D. Law Review member George Washington University School of Law Order of the Coif George Washington University School of Law (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Stephen W Kraus is a lawyer practicing pension plans, employee benefits, insurance and 4 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.S. degree from Brooklyn College, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • Stephen practices at Carlton Fields in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen W Kraus's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Stephen W Kraus is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in District of Columbia →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Stephen W Kraus is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in District of Columbia →

Insurance Law

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

Stephen W Kraus is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen W Kraus

Where is Stephen W Kraus's law office located?
Stephen W Kraus's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Carlton Fields. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen W Kraus handle?
Stephen W Kraus focuses on formation, employment, government, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Stephen W Kraus practiced law?
Stephen W Kraus has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did Stephen W Kraus go to law school?
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How can I contact Stephen W Kraus for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Stephen W Kraus received?
Stephen W Kraus's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Georgetown University Law Center LL.M - Master of Laws George Washington University National Law Center JD - Juris Doctor
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Brooklyn College B.S. George Washington University School of Law J.D. Law Review member George Washington University School of Law Order of the Coif George Washington University School of Law
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit U
Admitted: 1968

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