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

7

Practice Areas

Administrative Law 16%

16%
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%

16%
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

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

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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Showing 6 - 10 of 12 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Tony | March 17, 2014 | Workers Compensation

Ultimate professional

I recently suffered an injury on my job and found out very quickly that dealing with my employer and their adjuster was something that I wasn't prepared to do alone. I, like everyone else that's faced with the decision of whether to hire an attorney or not was left with little choice, I needed legal ...representation. I simply prayed about it and googled "the best workers comp attorney". I found Michael Kramer and was so impressed with his reviews on Avvo that choosing him was easy, as a matter of fact if reviews turned out to be as accurate as Mr. Kramers we all would be as satisfied with the choices we make as a result of them as I am. not only did Mr. Kramer meet with me the next day but from the very onset of our consultation he made me feel like I was more than a client , right away I felt comfortable and new I had made the right choice. I was informed about every step and was asked,if I was ok with each decision before they were made. Mr. Kramer is trustworthy, knowledgeable, honest, and although professional , not to the point that his professionalism makes him seem insensitive, but instead he's found a way to blend his professionalism with personalized and customized service and for me that's what makes him a success. He settled my case in three weeks and I'm very pleased with the outcome. Me. Kramer should be the example for all professionals.

Posted by anonymous | April 16, 2013 | Administrative Law

Outstanding attorney.

Michael is an excellent attorney. He is very personable and showed genuine concern for me as his client. He's extremely knowledgeable and well prepared. He was very helpful, answered lots of questions for me and was able to get a great result in my case vs. the PSC. I am very happy with the outc...ome and would recommend Michael whole-heartedly.

Posted by anonymous | February 27, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

THE ONLY CHOICE!

I would recommend Michael Kramer to ANYONE who needs an attorney. I cannot express how truly grateful and honored I am to have had Michael Kramer represent me as my attorney. I was a part of a scandal that literally drained the life out of me until I met Michael Kramer. Kramer was recommended to me... by a friend who obtained him at least twice. I remembered walking into Kramer's office feeling so overwhelmed and lifeless, but the way Kramer greeted me, I knew without a doubt that he was there for me. It was very obvious that Kramer worked day and night for me. Kramer fought "tooth and nail" for me and NEVER gave up, even when I felt like giving up. Kramer's knowledge, expertise, experience, and level of commitment shone very brightly through the amount of work he put into my case. Kramer was so well-prepared in the courtroom, that when my colleagues wanted to know something to tell their lawyers, they would ask me to get Kramer's advice (LOL)! Additionally, a newsreporter...yes, a newsreporter, asked me and others did Kramer represent us, and when we responded, "Yes," she bragged and bragged about how impressed she was with the way he presented himself. She also stated with excitement, "This is my first time seeing an attorney that good. I love watching him in the courtroom. You all are very lucky to have him!" Needless to say, I always knew I was blessed to have Kramer, as he won my case that appeared to the average person to be very, very, very, very, very hard to do. But since Kramer is FAR BEYOND average, I am back to work, as Kramer "made a way out of no way." Thank you, Kramer!

Posted by Cheryl | July 17, 2012 | Wrongful Termination

Kramer really cares!!! Awesome, Awesome, Awesome

Michael was not only extremely knowledgeable about my case, but he took time to get to know me as a client. When the report of the APS Cheating Scandal was released and my name was listed in the report, I immediately contacted Michael and he quickly began to send letters to the superintendent of AP...S on my behalf. He was able to move so quickly because he had taken the time to truly look at my case. He also began to work with defending my case with the PSC. Without going into too much detail about my case, let me say that Michael worked day, night, weekends, and even during vacation time to get me my job back with APS. I was not the best client to work with, because I was a principal and was accustomed to being in charge, but Michael was very patient with me and helped me to understand his role as a lawyer. He was there to work for me!!! He always had my best interest at the forefront, even when I did not know it. I would absolutely recommend Michael Kramer as the top lawyer to have to represent you in a case to clear your name of false accusations and to get your job back!

Posted by Bex | December 29, 2011

Miracle Man

When I found myself in need of legal counsel, I was hoping for competent and knowledgable representation. What I got was much, much more. With encyclopedic expertise, a thorough grasp of the issues and a masterful strategic mind, Michael E. Kramer worked miracles on my behalf. He was also truly conce...rned about my general welfare, often taking the time to counsel me beyond narrowly-defined legal questions... even when I was a freaked-out blathering idiot. He was patient, he was kind, he was brilliant. He was everything I could have hoped for in an attorney.

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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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