Michael Lee Kraemer
Experience:
13 years
Language(s):
English
Michael Kraemer | Pittsburgh Employment Lawyer
Main Office
600 Grant Street
Suite 4875
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Office Hours
Monday - Friday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Other Locations
KM&A’s Pittsburgh Headquarters
Our Pittsburgh headquarters is located in downtown Pittsburgh in the US Steel Tower on 600 Grant St, Suite 4875. Client meetings are by appointment only. You will need to check in at the security desk in the main lobby. Please bring a government-issued photo ID.
KM&A’s Philadelphia Headquarters
Our Philadelphia headquarters is located in Philadelphia at Eight Penn Center 1628 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Suite 1650. Client meetings are by appointment only. You will need to check in at the security desk in the main lobby. Please bring a government-issued photo ID.
Cranberry Township Office
Our Cranberry office is located on 2009 Mackenzie Way, Suite 100. Client meetings are by appointment only. You will need to check in at the security desk in the main lobby. Please bring a government-issued photo ID.
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About Michael
Michael Kraemer is one of the founding partners of KM&A. Michael leads the employment legal team and works on the major litigation cases handled by the firm. He primarily represents employees and former employees regarding their legal issues, but also works with small businesses and parties in civil litigation. Michael represents clients near the firm’s headquarters in Pittsburgh and across Pennsylvania.
Before forming KM&A, Michael founded and managed Kraemer Law Firm, LLC. He centered his practice on employment law issues and, along with an associate attorney, helped a large number of clients achieve successful outcomes in their cases. Recognizing that many employment clients are in hard situations, Michael takes pride in providing sincere attention and strong representation. He is well-versed in the nuances of employment law, and can cut quickly to the most important legal issues in any situation.
Michael is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and the University of Pittsburgh Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. He has studied and traveled extensively abroad, but always considers Pittsburgh to be his home. He is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.
Before forming KM&A, Michael founded and managed Kraemer Law Firm, LLC. He centered his practice on employment law issues and, along with an associate attorney, helped a large number of clients achieve successful outcomes in their cases. Recognizing that many employment clients are in hard situations, Michael takes pride in providing sincere attention and strong representation. He is well-versed in the nuances of employment law, and can cut quickly to the most important legal issues in any situation.
Michael is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and the University of Pittsburgh Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. He has studied and traveled extensively abroad, but always considers Pittsburgh to be his home. He is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.
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Experience
Partner / Owner
Kraemer, Manes & Associates
August 2013 - Present
Pittsburgh, PA
Coordinator
Political Campaign Committee
2007 - 2008
Admission
Pennsylvania
10/16/2012
Education
University of Pittsburgh
B.A. (Political Science & History)
2007
Recognitions & Achievements
Associations
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Allegheny County Bar Association - Member
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Pennsylvania Bar Association - Member
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American Bar Association - Member
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Employment Law Committee, ACBA - Member
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Washington County Bar Association - Member
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Allegheny County Bar Association, Sole and Small Firm Practitioners Committee- Member
Honors / Awards
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John P. Gismondi Civil Litigation Certificate, Civil Litigation Certificate Program,2012
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International Survey To Asia Merit Scholarship, University of Pittsburgh,2007
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"Superb" Lawyer Rating from Avvo.com
Notable Work
Publications
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 Age Discrimination Claims,
1983 / 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 Mich. St. L. Rev. 249, 260, Cited In Redesigning The American Law School,
2010 / 2010
PC Foundation, Arizona’s SB – A Constitutional Analysis,
1070 / 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
Questions & Answers
How did you build a successful practice?
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.
What should clients look for in a lawyer?
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.
How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?
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.
What information do you need in a free phone consultation?
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.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
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.