Michael Kraemer | Pittsburgh Employment Lawyer

My successful practice comes from being compassionate, understanding, and knowledgeable. Compassion and understanding of the stressful situations my clients are going through assists both myself and my clients. Having the ability to communicate throughout the process and being transparent throughout the process allows for mutual respect to develop. With my firm assisting our clients through Pennsylvania and New Jersey, we have gained immense knowledge. Being able to apply that knowledge, as well as being in the heart of Pittsburgh and Philadelphia allows our clients' cases to move forward successfully.

When looking for a lawyer, you should always look for someone who will fight for your cause. As one of the largest plaintiff law firms in Pennsylvania, my firm has represented and fought for justice for our clients on a daily basis. With being a high-tech firm, our clients are able to ask us about their case without anyone having to look through a filing cabinet to find the answer or next step to their case. We are able to answer their questions immediately. A client should always look for the same transparency our firm offers.

It is extremely important to have local knowledge in regards to the success of a case. With our two main offices being in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, we are able to file and retrieve quickly to any court house in the state. We have had the ability to represent individuals from different areas throughout Pennsylvania, which has expanded our knowledge into every county in Pennsylvania.

During the free phone consultation, our firm will need to know exactly what the legal issue is and supporting background of the legal issue. If you're uncertain of what a root cause is, we will assist in asking specific questions to understand what the circumstances are of your legal issue.

The most rewarding aspect of my job is being able to give our clients relief and security in knowing that we are fighting for their cause. When an individual is contacting a law firm, it is typically during one of the most stressful times of their lives. With the experience and knowledge my firm has, we are able to be as transparent with our client as possible. Whenever our clients need an answer or an update, we are merely a phone call or email away. Knowing that we are genuinely there for our clients assists in alleviating the stress of going through one of the most terrible times in our clients' lives.

• Allegheny County Bar Association - Member
  Pennsylvania Bar Association - Member
  American Bar Association - Member
  Employment Law Committee, ACBA - Member
  Washington County Bar Association - Member
  Allegheny County Bar Association, Sole and Small Firm Practitioners Committee- Member
  

• John P. Gismondi Civil Litigation Certificate, Civil Litigation Certificate Program, 2012
  International Survey To Asia Merit Scholarship, University of Pittsburgh, 2007
  "Superb" Lawyer Rating from Avvo.com
  

• KM&A Files $231,000 Lawsuit Against Dr. Abhay Vats Practice Area: Business Description: Kraemer, Manes & Associates LLC filed a Complaint Monday on behalf of Mirchi, Inc., Sanjeev Roy, and Suresh Kumar against Dr. Abhay Vats. The parties formerly owned and operated a restaurant and grocery store located in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. The Complaint alleges that Dr. Vats unlawfully took property and caused the business behind “Mirchi Fine Indian Cuisine” and “Mirchi Indian Grocery Store” to fail. http://lawkm.com/kma-files-231000-lawsuit-dr-abhay-vats/

  KM&A Files Lawsuit For Military Vet Against Target Corp. Practice Area: Employment & Labor Description: at brings me to the case of Andrew Lanier who is a member of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. Lanier is suing the Target Corporation saying he was wrongly fired from one of it’s Pittsburgh area stores for violating its “no-call, no-show” policy. http://lawkm.com/kma-files-lawsuit-for-military-vet-target/

  KM&A Files An Unlicensed Practice Of Law Complaint Against A Non-Attorney Florida Man, Spencer Cohn Practice Area: Employment & Labor Description: http://lawkm.com/spencercohn/

  KM&A files major overtime lawsuit against Family Dollar Practice Area: Employment & Labor Date: Nov 21, 2013 Description: Kraemer, Manes & Associates LLC, along with the Law Offices of Timothy P. O’Brien, filed suit Thursday against Family Dollar Stores, Inc. on behalf of 15 current and former “Store Managers.” The suit alleges that Family Dollar illegally withheld hundreds of thousands of dollars in overtime wages from these employees. According to the Complaint, the plaintiffs allege that Family Dollar deliberately misrepresented that these employees were exempt from Pennsylvania’s mandatory overtime provisions. In fact, these employees do not qualify for this exemption and are entitled to be paid time and a half for every hour they have worked beyond 40 hours per week. The suit alleges that Family Dollar deliberately understaffed stores, refused to authorize overtime for non-exempt employees, and forced Plaintiffs to work eighty hours or more per week to cover shifts and keep its stores open. Plaintiffs were threatened with termination if they refused to work the extreme hours demanded of them. Their position is that Family Dollar’s actions violate the Pennsylvania Wage Payment and Collection Act, the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act and the common law tort doctrine of Unjust Enrichment. Plaintiffs seek to recover damages provided under these laws including compensatory damages, punitive damages, liquidated damages and attorney’s fees. Read more: http://lawkm.com/kma-files-against-family-dollar/

  KM&A Files Class Action Lawsuit Against UPMC Over Data Breach and Identity Theft Practice Area: Class Action Date: Mar 15, 2014 Description: Kraemer, Manes & Associates LLC filed legal action today against UPMC on behalf of all employees affected by a major data breach and identity theft scheme. A number of UPMC employees had their personal data stolen by criminals who filed fraudulent tax returns in the employees’ names in order to receive their tax refunds. The perpetrators used social security numbers, names, and addresses to file the tax returns and open bank accounts to receive the refunds. http://lawkm.com/kma-files-class-action-lawsuit-upmc/

  KM&A Files Lawsuit Against Friendship Ridge Practice Area: Employment & Labor Date: Mar 04, 2014 Description: Kraemer, Manes & Associates LLC has filed a complaint against Friendship Ridge in the United States District Court of the Western District of Pennsylvania on behalf of Bruce Martin. The complaint alleges that Friendship Ridge discriminated against Mr. Martin on the basis of his disability, diverticulitis, a condition substantially limiting major life activities. The complaint specifically alleges that Mr. Martin began experiencing conditions associated with diverticulitis in the year leading up to his termination, which led to a weight loss of over 100 pounds and the need to use 470 hours of FMLA leave as well as his sick days for his disability. Read More: http://lawkm.com/kma-files-lawsuit-friendship-ridge/

  KM&A Files Lawsuit Against Sodexo, Inc. on Behalf of Henry Gaston, Alfred Sadik, and Sharrone Harris Practice Area: Employment & Labor Date: Jan 09, 2014 Description: Kraemer, Manes & Associates LLC filed suit against Sodexo, Inc. on behalf of Henry Gaston, Alfred Sadik, and Sharrone Harris. The complaint alleges that on their applications to work for Sodexo at the University of Pittsburgh location, Mr. Gaston, Mr. Sadik, and Mr. Harris indicated that they were not convicted of a crime within the period stated on the application, which was accurate for Mr. Gaston, Mr. Sadik, and Mr. Harris. The complaint alleges that a background check in 2012, years after they had begun working for Sodexo indicated convictions for the three, all which were at the time of their application beyond the time period indicated on the application. The complaint alleges that at the time of termination by Sodexo, the convictions were 30, 25, and 15 years ago. Read more: http://lawkm.com/kma-files-lawsuit-sodexo-inc/

• ALM Network of Legal Publications, PA Finds Public Policy Exceptions to the Doctrine of At-Will, 2014
  ALM Network of Legal Publications, Retaliation: How the Law Protects those Who Report Workplace Harassment, 2014
  ALM Network of Legal Publications, Obama Proposes Changes to FLSA Overtime Exemptions, 2014
  ALM Network of Legal Publications, Religious Discrimination in the Workplace: An Often Overlooked Protected Category        2014
  ALM Network of Legal Publications, Prior Criminal Convictions as a Bar to Employment, 2014
  ALM Network of Legal Publications, Three Years After Thompson in the Third Circuit, 2014
  ALM Network of Legal Publications, Will citizens still be entitled to “bear arms” under the Second Amendment?, 2014
  ALM Network of Legal Publications, NFL Cheerleaders’ Wage and Hour Lawsuits, 2014
  ALM Network of Legal Publications, Dunkin’ Donuts’ Faces Lawsuit because Apple Cider was too Hot?, 2014
  ALM Network of Legal Publications, Pennsylvania EUC Program Still Not in Effect, 2014
  ALM Network of Legal Publications, Recent Ban on Same-Sex Marriages Lifted, 2014
  ALM Network of Legal Publications, PA Superior Court Hands Down Ruling on Non-Compete Agreements, 2014
  ALM Network of Legal Publications, ADA Violation for Failing to Engage in the Interactive Process, 2014
  ALM Network of Legal Publications, Seniority No Longer a Threat to Younger Teachers, 2014
  ALM Network of Legal Publications, Employees Who Engage in Self-Defense at the Workplace May Still be Entitled to Unemployment Compensation Benefits, 2014
  ALM Network of Legal Publications, Pennsylvania’s Social Host Laws: A Quick Overview of How They Affect You During the Summer Party Season, 2014
  ALM Network of Legal Publications, 3rd Circuit Says No Joint ADEA and Section 1983 Age Discrimination Claims, 2014
  ALM Network of Legal Publications, Will Pennsylvania Legalize the Use of Medical Marijuana?        2014
  ALM Network of Legal Publications, Wrongful Death Lawsuit for Smoking Cigarettes?, 2014
  ALM Network of Legal Publications, Can an Employer be Sued for Pregnancy Discrimination?        , 2014
  ALM Network of Legal Publications, A Change to the Mailbox Rule in the Third Circuit, 2014
  ALM Network of Legal Publications, Do Pennsylvania Citizens With Prior Criminal Convictions Have a Legal Right to Work?, 2014
  ALM Network of Legal Publications, How Social Media Plays a Role in Lawsuits, 2014
  At Issue (PA Bar), The Importance of a Positive Web Presence, 2014
  Published, Cost-Shifting: E-Discovery Discord, 2012
  PC Foundation, Non-Ignition Vehicle Breathalyzer (Proposed Regulation), 2011
  Michigan State Law Review - 2010 Mich. St. L. Rev. 249, 260, Cited In Redesigning The American Law School, 2010
  PC Foundation, Arizona’s SB 1070 – A Constitutional Analysis, 2010
  PC Foundation, Right To Die – Law, Public Support, Health Care, 2010
  PC Foundation, Ben Roethlisberger's Legal Case: Pittsburgh Perspective, 2010
  PC Foundation, Thomas Cooley Law School, 2010
  PC Foundation, Criminal Negligence: Eric Cropp, 2010
  PC Foundation, Tracking Your Cell Phone: Illusion of Privacy; Cell-Site Location Information, 2009
  PC Foundation, Rethinking Miranda Rights, 2009

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