Atty. Steven E. " Steve" Kramer
Steve has over 35 years of experience working with a broad cross-section of industries and management teams in his practice areas of Employment and Labor, Corporate and Transactional and Sports Law. He provides sound and practical legal advice to his clients and proactively interacts with management teams in some of the most critical aspects of their businesses.
Employment Law Management & More Attorney · Serving Johnson City, TN
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About Steven E. " Steve" Kramer at a Glance
Steven E. " Steve" Kramer is a employment and litigation attorney based in Johnson City, Tennessee, practicing at Kramer ADR Services. Admitted to practice in Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association. Educated at The University of Tennessee (J.D., 1981). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serves clients in Johnson City, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Steven E. " Steve" Kramer
Steve has over 35 years of experience working with a broad cross-section of industries and management teams in his practice areas of Employment and Labor, Corporate and Transactional and Sports Law. He provides sound and practical legal advice to his clients and proactively interacts with management teams in some of the most critical aspects of their businesses. He has provided numerous management training and civic group presentations on employment and sports law issues. He also serves as a Rule 31 Listed General Civil Mediator and a AAA Arbitrator.
Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Kramer served as Vice President of Human Resources and General Counsel for Asahi Glass North America from 1990-2002. In addition to his responsibilities over HR and Legal, Mr. Kramer managed the Quality (ISO/TS16949) programs at AGC Glass N.A. He was in private practice for 10 years before joining AGC. In his private practice, Mr. Kramer has counseled many business through a wide range of general corporate legal issues related to acquisitions, reorganizations, mergers, joint ventures, strategic planning and executive restructuring.
Mr. Kramer's experience within the Employment and Labor practice includes:
- Representing employers and employees in nearly every type of discrimination claim under state and federal law
- Successfully negotiated over 100 labor contracts in the above industries, saving clients millions of dollars in achieving operational flexibility and efficiency
- Assisted Employers with compensation re-structuring, health care savings, and pension revisions in difficult business environments
- Tried over 100 Labor Arbitrations and NLRB Unfair Labor Practice cases
- Managing labor campaigns in a wide range of industries including consumer products, manufacturing, health care, trucking, construction and dairy
- Non-compete cases representing businesses and individuals
- Successfully guided numerous employers through complex Reductions in Force and corporate reorganizations
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Steven E. " Steve" Kramer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven E. " Steve" Kramer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Johnson City.
Employment Law in Johnson City
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Civil Litigation in Johnson City
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Johnson City
Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Johnson City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee 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 Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Johnson City Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Johnson City-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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Why Clients in Johnson City Choose Steven E. " Steve" 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 Steven E. " Steve" Kramer's practice in the field of employment and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment and litigation, Steven E. " Steve" Kramer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Johnson City
A Johnson City-based practice means Steven E. " Steve" Kramer attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Steven E. " Steve" Kramer Handles in Johnson City
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