Michael Evan Kramer

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Michael Evan Kramer

also known as Michael E. Kramer

5.0
55 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 45 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Education, Employment & Labor ... +4 more

201 17th Street, NW, Suite 630, Atlanta, GA

About Michael

Biography

Beta Gamma Sigma. Associate Editor, University of California Davis Law Review, 1979-1980. Partner: Kramer & Thomas, LLC, 1997-2004; Zimring & Ellin, 1992-1997. General Counsel, Georgia Associat...

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Administrative Law 16%

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Civil Rights 16%

16%
Education 16%

Representing Public & Private School Teachers/Administrators/Employees In School Board Hearings, Upholding Their Contract Rights, & Defending Their Licensing Certification With The Professional Standards Commission

16%
Employee Benefits 16%

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Employment and Labor 16%

Representing Employees in FLSA Overtime Cases, Sexual Harrassment & Discrimination/Retaliation Claims, and Whistleblower Cases.

16%
Workers Compensation 16%

Representing Injured Workers Against Employers and Insurers to Obtain Workers' Rights to Necessary Medical Care & All Income Benefits Owed Under Georgia's Workers Compensation Law

16%
Other 4%

4%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Platinum Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2015 2014 2013
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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 39 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1986

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 40 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1985

Resigned

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 45 years

State: California

Acquired: 1980

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Buckley Beal, LLP

201 17th Street, NW, Suite 630, Atlanta, GA, 30363

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Michael Evan Kramer's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Counsel

Michael Kramer provided excellent counsel. His experience with GA PSC and his wise understanding of legal matters enhanced his deep commitment to represent good educators dedicated to their professions. His handing of my case produced a fairer outcome than what would have been. Michael is a terrific ...choice to represent educators when negotiating with GA PSC.

Posted by John | December 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A GOOD Man and Wonderful Lawyer

Michael's legal knowledge of public education and certification issues with the PSC and his ability to work with the Attorney General's office was outstanding. He did an excellent job of preparing me step by step for what was next and, provided me with constant feedback. He made me feel comfortable a...nd confident about my situation. If there was something he was not sure of he found the answer. His past experience and relationships with the PSC allowed him to help me navigate my way through a stressful situation, which ended up in a very favorable and positive outcome.

Posted by Kenyatta | August 6, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding Workers Compensation Representation

I had experienced an injury on the job and attempted to navigate the process on my own. Unfortunately, the process was more difficult than I thought and the insurance company was not being very responsive. I was referred to Michael and from the first meeting I felt very comfortable about his repres...entation. He made sure to explain each step of the process and was very responsive whenever I had questions. Because of Michael's representation, I received a very favorable settlement that I would not have received had I not hired Michael. I would highly recommend anyone who is dealing with workers compensation to hire Michael as their attorney. You will not regret it.

Posted by Tony | May 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The absolute best

I was rescently injured on my job and realized that dealing with my employers insurance company was more than I could handle. I contacted Michael Kramer of Buckley & Beal to represent me and He went to work immediately making sure that I was provided the best medical care , getting my weekly payments... from workers comp started and he took time to copy me on every email involving my case. Each time I called Mr. Kramer he personally took my call or called my back the same day. He explained every detail in ways that I understood and he took time to listen to me. At the end of my case his hard work got me a settlement that was over and above anything I expected . Mr .Kramer showed me that he really do care about his clients and work very hard at taking care of them through the entire process. He really should be the example for others in his field to follow. Thank you Mr. Kramer for taking care of me.

Posted by anonymous | March 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Extraordinary lawyer that you be luck to have represent you!

In any field, there are a select group of professionals that operate on a higher plane than their peers. Michael Kramer is one of those exceptional few in the field of law. I met with another top educational lawyer in Atlanta that recommended Michael’s representation because my union (GAE) did not c...ontract with her but did with Michael. (I later learned that Michael served as the GAE’s general counsel for 15 years. In other words, he was the GAE’s lawyer when they had legal concerns.) My case dealt with a new principal trying to bully me into resigning by fabricating extremely low evaluation scores and ignoring ADA protections. This was after 16.5 years of sterling evaluations and as a tenured teacher. This principal had previously done the same to others. Once I contacted Michael, he came up with a brilliant legal strategy that addressed my concerns with the school system and principal without having a hearing or a court case. This strategy was developed within four hours of our first conversation, and it was successful! Michael was not only brilliant, but he took a personal interest in my family and me at each step. He kept us informed, and was responsive to the myriad of questions and e-mails we sent him. No doubt, my case was not the most lucrative for Michael since it was sponsored by the GAE. However, I never felt like I was getting anything less than his best. Before I requested Michael’s representation, I read 75 different reviews of him on different lawyer sites. All gave him perfect marks! I can't think of anyone or anything reviewed where at least one person out of 75 doesn't at least give a 4 out of 5, especially anonymous ones on the Internet. 75 out of 75 perfect Internet reviews is so improbable that it’s on the level of winning the lottery. Even so, those reviews are accurate depictions of our experience under Michael’s representation. I give Michael Kramer my highest recommendation, and should you need legal representation, you will be fortunate if he takes your case.

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Michael Evan Kramer's Lawyer Endorsements

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Isaac Raisner

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Michael fights tirelessly on behalf of employees and is well respected in the legal community."

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Allen Lightcap

Education lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Michael is an excellent lawyer. I have been opposing counsel against Michael in several teacher licensing cases, and I know him to be a tireless, diligent, and forceful advocate for his clients. He goes to great lengths to understand the intricate facts and nuances of his cases. This makes him a force to be reckoned with -- in settlement negotiations or in court."

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Clinton Cole

Employment and labor lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael's experiences and breadth of knowledge regarding labor and employment matters is exceptional, and he has been an invaluable resource both personally and professionally for me."

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Shelley Elder

Workers compensation lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is a highly skilled and knowledgeable attorney. Anytime I have a client with worker's comp issues, I always refer them to Michael."

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Jeffrey Casurella

Workers compensation lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rebecca Mick

Education lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Michael is very professional and does a great job representing his clients."

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Joyce Glucksman

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael has a strong background in employment and school issues. Whenever asked, I can count on Michael to give me good solid advice. Joyce F. Glucksman"

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Robert Rubin

Education lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Michael for a long time, and had the pleasure to work with him on a very high-profile matter. He was extremely knowledgeable about the law, and related well with our clients. I learned a lot from working with Michael, and look forward to working with him again."

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Nathan Woody

Workers compensation lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Michael is a great lawyer. Always professional and zealously advocates for his clients. He is detail oriented and effective."

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Isaac Raisner

Litigation lawyer

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Allen Lightcap

Government lawyer

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Glenn Bobe

Workers compensation lawyer

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William Deveney

Employment and labor lawyer

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Sarah Stottlemyer

Workers compensation lawyer

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Rebecca Mick

Education lawyer

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Joyce Glucksman

Discrimination lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Georgia's Top Rated Lawyers - Labor & Employment Law, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1995

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1990

Top 10% MBA: Emory Univ. Business School, International Honor Society of Beta Gamma Sigma

1979

Law Review Editor, U.C. Davis Law School

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Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Of Counsel, The Buckley Beal Law Firm, LLP

1900 - Present

Of Counsel, Buckley Bala Wilson Mew, LLP

2008 - 2010

Attorney, Clements & Sweet, LLC

1998 - 2007

General Counsel, Georgia Association of Educators

1997 - 2008

Founding Partner, Kramer & Thomas/Patel, LLC

1992 - 1997

Partner, Zimring & Ellin, PC

1985 - 1992

General Counsel, Georgia Association of Educators

1984 - 1985

Attorney, United States Securities & Exchange Comm.

Associations

1999 - 2015

GreenLaw, Inc.

Treasurer-Board member

Sample of Legal Cases

Jerry Kelly v Selective Insurance Company

Court Ordered power generator for quadraplegic's home at $25,000 cost

Superintendent Beverly Hall v. Gerald Nelson, 282 Ga. 441 (2007)

Principal reinstated to employment with $250,000

Moulder v. Bartow County Schools, 267 Ga. App. 339 (2004)

Teacher reinstated to employment with backpay

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Education

1990

Emory University

MBA

1980

University of California at Davis School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

Oberlin College

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2012

Advanced Workers Compensation

Employment Law for Workers Compensation Attorneys

Publications

1980

University of California, Davis Law Review Egan v. Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co.: The Reasonable Relation Rule

Languages

English

Activity

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