Irwin R Kramer
About Irwin
Biography
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 .
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 36 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 38 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Location
Kramer & Connolly
465 Main Street, Reisterstown, MD, 21136
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Irwin R Kramer's Reviews
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Posted by Michael | December 12, 2010 | Business
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Mr. Kramer assisted my company with a legal business matter. He acted aggressively, confidently, and knowledgeably. As a result, the situation resolved itself almost immediately -- and we avoided a potentially difficult, emotional, and costly confrontation with the other party. I might add, I appr...
Posted by Aaron | October 14, 2010 | Constitutional
Very good work.
Mr. Kramer represented me before the Maryland Court of Appeals regarding a high profile constitutional law issue. He was brilliantly well prepared and made amazing and convincing arguments. Highly recommend.
Posted by David | January 05, 2010 | Copyright Infringement
Irwin R Kramer
Irwin handled a copyright and trademark infringement case where I, an individual, was up against a large corporation. Thanks to his expertise and tenacity, we received a large settlement.
Posted by Hal | December 30, 2009 | Insurance
We depend on Irwin Kramer and his firm.
I am the COO of an auto/motorcycle liability insurance company, and Irwin Kramer and his firm are our principal counsel in Maryland and DC. They are excellent trial attorneys. They have handled a variety of cases on our behalf including but not limited to insurance defense, administrative law matt...
Posted by Regis | November 17, 2009 | Litigation
An exceptional lawyer with a deep understanding of the law coupled with intelligence, tenacity and integrity.
This review is in support of Irwin Kramer who has done an exceptional job as my lawyer and advocate in a protracted dispute I am currently experiencing with my housing association. This dispute has extended over three years. Irwin has a deep knowledge of the law which he is able to explain in clea...
Irwin R Kramer's Lawyer Endorsements
"I worked with Irwin for over three years prosecuting an intense insurance dispute case. Even after our case ended, I continue to develop an admiration of his skills. Irwin is a zealous defender of his clients' interests. His knowledge of the litigation process, responsiveness and creative insight led to a favorable outcome in our case. As Irwin has tremendous experience doing both plaintiff's and defense work, he knows how to use that knowledge to win. I also found him to have the utmost integrity and would certainly recommend him to others."
"Having served as a judicial law clerk in one of Maryland's trial courts, I had the opportunity to observe hundreds of courtroom lawyers ply their trade. At the conclusion of my clerkship, I believed that I had seen the full gamut of litigation styles and skills. This was before meeting Irwin Kramer. When Mr. Kramer enters a courtroom, he comes equipped with a highly incisive grasp of the law and the facts of the case. Through tireless and smart preparation, he readies himself for the tactics and arguments of his opponents. Once the curtain rises, Mr. Kramer aggressively and intelligently advocates on behalf of his clients to great effect. From opening statement to closing argument, this attorney spares no effort or action to achieve the results his clients desire. His courtroom acumen is in a class of its own."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known him for 10 years and he is a very bright, honest and excellent attorney. I fully reccomend him."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Irwin and I worked on several very complicated and challenging litigated cases. My sincere impression is that Irwin is not only an intelligent, personable and competent attorney, he diligently investigates, analyzes and understands each case to the minutest detail before proceeding to litigation. Once the case is in litigation, Irwin is thoroughly prepared and his competence has resulted in favorable results in all matters in which we were involved. Irwin is a "lawyer's lawyer"."
"I first knew him as "Professor Kramer" and later as a respected colleague. Mr. Krameralways impresses me with his vast knowledge of the law and unique sensitivity to the individual situation of every person. I highly recommend his services."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Excellent practical and cost effective handling of litigated matters."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
"A smart and tenacious trial lawyer who advocates tirelessly for his clients, Irwin is the lawyer you want when you face a tough legal challenge. I give him my highest recommendatin and endorse him without reservation."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2019
The David Hjortsberg Award for Professionalism & Civility, Maryland State Bar Association
2018
Leadership in Law, The Daily Record
2018
Legal Excellence Award: Advancing Public Understanding of Law, Maryland Bar Foundation
2015
Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2014
Innovator of the Year, The Daily Record
2011
Who's Who in America, Marquis Who's Who
2009
Recommended for Excellence in Insurance Litigation, A.M. Best Company
2008
Official Citation for Public Service to the Citizens of Maryland, General Assembly of Maryland
2007
Scholar of the Year Award, Etz Chaim Torah Learning Center
1997
Honorary Membership, The Maryland Press Club
1994
AV-Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1990
NALS Award Plaque, National Association of Legal Secretaries
1987
Order of the Coif, University of Maryland School of Law
1986
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
1985
Jurisprudence Award for Excellence in Civil Procedure, University of Maryland School of Law
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Adjunct Professor, George Mason University School Of Law
2024 - Present
Adjunct Professor, American University Washington College Of Law
2016 - Present
Commissioner, Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission
1993 - Present
Managing Attorney, Kramer & Connolly
2023 - 2023
Adjunct Professor, University Of Baltimore School Of Law
2005 - 2016
Executive Producer, LTVN | The Legal Television Network
1996 - 2009
Legal Analyst, Sinclair Broadcast Group
1993 - 1995
Lecturer, University Of Maryland School Of Law
1992 - 1993
Scholar-in-Residence, American University's Washington College of Law
1991 - 1992
Associate Professor of Law, Detroit College of Law, Michigan State University
1990 - 1991
Harry A. Bigelow Teaching Fellow & Lecturer in Law, The University of Chicago School of Law
1987 - 1990
Litigation Associate, Weinberg and Green n/k/a Saul Ewing
Associations
2023 - Present
Bar Association of Baltimore CityChair
2019 - Present
Supreme Court Standing Committee on Rules of Practice & ProcedureMember
2019 - Present
Association of Professional Responsibility LawyersMember
2018 - Present
Ethics Committee of the Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Simon E. Sobeloff Jewish Law SocietyMember
2009 - Present
Baltimore County Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Bar Association of Baltimore CityMember
1989 - Present
District of Columbia Bar AssociationMember
1989 - Present
Columbia University Law School Alumni AssociationLife Member
1987 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2014
Reisterstown-Owings Mills-Glyndon Chamber of CommerceDirector
2012 - 2019
Reisterstown Improvement AssociationDirector, and Chairman of Design Committee
2003 - 2008
Columbia University Law School Alumni AssociationVice President
2003 - 2010
Etz Chaim of Owings MillsMember
1994 - 2002
Baltimore Zionist DistrictDirector
1994 - 1996
Bar Association of Baltimore CityChair, Sole Practitioner Committee, Young Lawyer's Division
Sample of Legal Cases
$7.66 Million Verdict
Defense Verdict for Roofing Client
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$1,023,147 Verdict for Plaintiffs
Education
1989
Master of Laws
1987
Juris Doctor
1984
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
The Ethics of Interactions between Attorneys and Judges Socially, on Social Media, and in the Courtroom
2017
2016
2016
Ethics of Electronic Evidence
2016
Your Career on Contingency: How to Avoid Grievances in a Plaintiffs Practice
2011
How to Handle Expert Witnesses
2008
2008
2007
2005
How to Best Meet the Press: Media Relations for Lawyers
2005
1990
Fundamental Rights: The First Word on the First Amendment
Publications
2019
2017
2016
2016
2014
2003
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2003
1990
1990
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1989
Languages
English
Activity
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Legal Answers
Can I sue someone who hit my dog?
05 Dec 2014
My 20 year old step daughter caused a car accident & had no insurance. Can we be held liable?
14 Oct 2010
Someone hit my car I got their information but they are not answering the calls from the insurance company what should I do?
29 May 2010