Highly regarded for his preparation and persistence, Irwin Kramer has served as lead counsel on behalf of Fortune 500 companies, insurance carriers, and businesses throughout the world in complex civil lawsuits, commercial and real estate cases, intellectual property and media law, class action lawsuits, serious personal injury, professional liability and business disputes. Representing Maryland legislators challenging the constitutionality of the largest tax increase in state history, Mr. Kramer made headlines when his investigation revealed a conspiracy to forge and to falsify legislative records during the Special Session of 2007.
Profiled in Who's Who in American Law and in A.M. Best's Directory of Recommended Insurance Attorneys, this former law professor has taught at some of the most prestigious law schools in the nation, and continues to publish and to lecture nationally on trial advocacy and legal ethics. Dedicated to making the law "user-friendly" for those who must live by it, Mr. Kramer founded The Legal Television Network, where he produces features designed to enhance public access to legal information. Nationally, Mr. Kramer has also hosted legal programs on C-SPAN, and appears regularly as legal analyst for Sinclair Broadcast Group and its Baltimore flagship stations. In 2016, the Governor appointed him to serve on the Public Broadcasting Commission which oversees the operations of Maryland Public Television.
After graduating summa cum laude from Towson University, Mr. Kramer earned his Juris Doctor with high honors from the University of Maryland School of Law, where he won the school's moot court championship and was inducted into the Order of the Coif for his high academic standing. He received a Master of Laws degree from Columbia University School of Law and served as a Vice President of the Columbia Law School Alumni Association of Washington, D.C. Mr. Kramer is a member of the bar in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and several federal courts, including the Supreme Court of the United States. For more information, visit http://www.KramersLaw.com.
| Irwin R Kramer: | Member at The Kramer & Connolly |
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465 Main Street Reisterstown, MD 21136 |
| Website: | http://www.kramerslaw.com |
| Phone: | 410-581-0070 |
| Fax: | 410-581-1524 |
| Offices: |
Kramer & Connolly
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Defending attorneys in disciplinary proceedings before the Attorney Grievance Commission and in professional liability (i.e., legal malpractice) actions.
Highly regarded for his preparation and persistence, Irwin Kramer has served as lead counsel on behalf of Fortune 500 companies, insurance carriers, and businesses throughout the world in complex civil lawsuits, commercial and real estate cases, intellectual property and media law, class action lawsuits, serious personal injury, professional liability and business disputes.
Serious Personal Injury Cases: Wrongful Death; Products Liability; Auto Accidents; Premises Liability; and Medical Malpractice. Personal injury and wrongful death cases require prompt guidance from veteran trial lawyers with a track record of outstanding results. Because we focus our resources on clients with serious injury and wrongful death claims, we carefully screen all cases before assuming representation. Go to: https://www.kramerslaw.com/injury-cases
Handled the largest homeowner's insurance award in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland in 2003. Represents plaintiffs and defendants in relatively equal number.
Having handled both sides of these tragic cases, Mr. Kramer understands the defense perspective and provides surviving family members with the benefit of these strategic considerations.
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland State Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| District of Columbia Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Columbia University Law School Alumni Association | Life Member | N/A |
| Bar Association of Baltimore City | Member | N/A |
| Baltimore Zionist District | Director | 1994 - 2002 |
| Bar Association of Baltimore City | Chair, Sole Practitioner Committee, Young Lawyer's Division | 1994 - 1996 |
| Columbia University Law School Alumni Association | Vice President | 2003 - 2008 |
| Etz Chaim of Owings Mills | Member | 2003 - 2010 |
| Baltimore County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Baltimore County Bar Association | Member | 2009 - 1900 |
| Reisterstown-Owings Mills-Glyndon Chamber of Commerce | Director | 2012 - 2014 |
| Reisterstown Improvement Association | Director, and Chairman of Design Committee | 2012 - 2019 |
| Simon E. Sobeloff Jewish Law Society | Member | N/A |
| Simon E. Sobeloff Jewish Law Society | Member | 2015 - 1900 |
| Ethics Committee of the Maryland State Bar Association | Member | 2018 - 1900 |
| Ethics Committee of the Maryland State Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Court of Appeals Standing Committee on Rules of Practice & Procedure | Member | N/A |
| Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers | Member | N/A |
| Court of Appeals Standing Committee on Rules of Practice & Procedure | Member | 2019 - 1900 |
| Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers | Member | 2019 - 1900 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Super Lawyers | Thomson Reuters | 2020 |
| The David Hjortsberg Award for Professionalism & Civility | Maryland State Bar Association | 2019 |
| Leadership in Law | The Daily Record | 2018 |
| Legal Excellence Award: Advancing Public Understanding of Law | Maryland Bar Foundation | 2018 |
| Super Lawyers | Thomson Reuters | 2015 |
| Innovator of the Year | The Daily Record | 2014 |
| Who's Who in America | Marquis Who's Who | 2011 |
| Recommended for Excellence in Insurance Litigation | A.M. Best Company | 2009 |
| Official Citation for Public Service to the Citizens of Maryland | General Assembly of Maryland | 2008 |
| Scholar of the Year Award | Etz Chaim Torah Learning Center | 2007 |
| Honorary Membership | The Maryland Press Club | 1997 |
| AV-Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 1994 |
| NALS Award Plaque | National Association of Legal Secretaries | 1990 |
| Order of the Coif | University of Maryland School of Law | 1987 |
| Jurisprudence Award for Excellence in Domestic Relations | University of Maryland School of Law | 1986 |
| Best Brief, Maryland Moot Court Competition | University of Maryland School of Law | 1986 |
| Best Oralist, Maryland Moot Court Competition | University of Maryland School of Law | 1986 |
| Jurisprudence Award for Excellence in Civil Procedure | University of Maryland School of Law | 1985 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Towson University | Bachelor of Arts | 1984 |
| Towson University | Bachelor of Arts | 1984 |
| University of Maryland School of Law | Juris Doctor | 1987 |
| University of Maryland School of Law | Juris Doctor | 1987 |
| Columbia University School of Law | Master of Laws | 1989 |
| Columbia University School of Law | Master of Laws | 1989 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Challenging Slot Machine Ballot | Ballot Language Modified |
| Child Molester Found Liable to Victims | $7.66 Million Verdict |
| Million Dollar Insurance Verdict | $1,023,147 Verdict for Plaintiffs |
| Roofer Exonerated in Construction Defect Trial | Defense Verdict for Roofing Client |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DC | Good Standing | 1989 | 11/15/2021 | |
| MD | Active | 1987 | 11/15/2021 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland Bar Journal | Caring for Our Colleagues: A Call for Aggressive Intervention | 2019 |
| CLM Magazine | Settling Into Defeat: Is an Unhealthy Aversion to Risk Keeping Insurers from Punching Back in Court? | 2017 |
| Litigation Management Magazine | Managing to Win: Collaborating on Litigation Objectives | 2016 |
| Maryland Bar Bulletin | Responding to Grievances: Don't Do It Yourself | 2016 |
| Litigation Management Magazine | Making Arrangements: Finding the Best Way to Pay | 2014 |
| Lorman Education Services publication | Real Estate Title Agent Liability Under Maryland Law | 2003 |
| Lorman Education Services publication | Maryland Real Estate Contract and Tort Liability to Land Buyers and Sellers | 2003 |
| Lorman Education Services publication | Mortgage Lender Lawsuits | 2003 |
| Lorman Education Services publication | Liability Under TILA, RESPA & Consumer Protection Acts | 2003 |
| Catholic University Law Review | The Birth of Privacy Law: A Century Since Warren and Brandeis | 1990 |
| UMKC Law Review | The Impoundment Control Act of 1974: An Unconstitutional Solution to a Constitutional Problem | 1990 |
| Suffolk University Law Review | The Qualified Immunity Vaccine: Preventing and Fighting Section 1983 Suits Against Public Officials | 1990 |
| John Marshall Law Review | Life and Death Decisions: A Reply to Judge Peccarelli | 1990 |
| Cardozo Arts and Entertainment Law Journal | The Full-Court Press: Sacrificing Vital Privacy Interests on the Altar of First Amendment Rhetoric | 1989 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| CLM 2017 Annual Conference | Taking Cases to Trial — Have Insurers Become Risk-Averse? | 2017 |
| Professional Ethics Committee Panel Program | The Ethics of Interactions between Attorneys and Judges Socially, on Social Media, and in the Courtroom | 2017 |
| Attorney Training | Ethics of Electronic Evidence | 2016 |
| CLM 2016 Annual Conference | Litigation Management - How Do You Define a Win? | 2016 |
| American Ass'n for Justice Webinar | Your Career on Contingency: How to Avoid Grievances in a Plaintiffs Practice | 2016 |
| Legal Aid Bureau Attorney Training Seminar | How to Handle Expert Witnesses | 2011 |
| Lorman Educational Seminar | Suits for Suits: Litigation for Maryland Business Leaders | 2008 |
| Lorman Educational Seminar | Putting Power in Procedure: Winning the Civil Litigation Game in Maryland | 2008 |
| Lorman Educational Seminar | Winning the Title: Avoiding Liability Under Maryland Law | 2007 |
| MSBA Solo and Small Firm Conference | How to Best Meet the Press: Media Relations for Lawyers | 2005 |
| Media and the Courts Panel Program | Persons of Interest | 2005 |
| National Convention of the National Association of Legal Secretaries | Fundamental Rights: The First Word on the First Amendment | 1990 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Litigation Associate | Weinberg and Green n/k/a Saul Ewing | 1987 - 1990 |
| Harry A. Bigelow Teaching Fellow & Lecturer in Law | The University of Chicago School of Law | 1990 - 1991 |
| Associate Professor of Law | Detroit College of Law, Michigan State University | 1991 - 1992 |
| Scholar-in-Residence | American University's Washington College of Law | 1992 - 1993 |
| Scholar-in-Residence | American University's Washington College of Law | 1992 - 1993 |
| Managing Attorney | Kramer & Connolly | 1993 - 1900 |
| Managing Attorney | Kramer & Connolly | N/A |
| Legal Analyst | Sinclair Broadcast Group | 1996 - 2009 |
| Legal Analyst | Sinclair Broadcast Group | 1996 - 2009 |
| Executive Producer | LTVN | The Legal Television Network | 2005 - 2016 |
| Executive Producer | LTVN | The Legal Television Network | 2005 - 2016 |
| Commissioner | Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission | 2016 - 1900 |
| Commissioner | Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission | N/A |
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