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Kristen M. Kraus has extensive experience in handling civil jury trials in both state and federal court. She has litigated cases in nearly every county in Northeast Ohio, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.
Kristen joined Dworken & Bernstein upon graduation from law school in 2001. Since joining the firm, she has been representing victims of personal injury, as well as those injured in workplace accidents. A significant portion of her current practice is devoted to representing injured workers in workers’ compensation matters both at the Industrial Commission of Ohio and at the trial court level.
The remainder of Kristen’s practice is focused in the area of labor and employment litigation where she handles a variety of matters including age, race and gender discrimination, pregnancy discrimination, violations of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act, sexual harassment claims, retaliation claims, whistleblower claims, breach of contract claims and unemployment claims, as well as reviewing and negotiating non-compete agreements, severance agreements and employment contracts.
Kristen is also a Contributing Editor to Attorney At Law Magazine with featured articles on Employment Law.
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State: Ohio
Acquired: 2001
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Posted by Mary | February 8, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I am lucky to have Kristen working on my behalf with a worker's compensation case. She knows the "in's and out's" of the byzantine BWC laws, is great at communicating, and has made a complicated, difficult time easier. I strongly believe Kristen has my best interests at heart and I highly recommend...
Posted by Gary | February 6, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Kristen was referred to me by many to be "the lawyer of choice". The tenacity displayed throughout my case (by Kristen) was awesome and at times unbelievable. As I will quote a good friend of mine (also in the legal profession) "If your want a dollar Kristen will get you two". "Thanks Kristen, fo...
Posted by anonymous | March 1, 2018 | Hired Attorney
My son contacted Kristen after my accident. She was referred to us from another attorney's office. Kristen consulted with us, and even came to my home for the consultation as my injuries did not allow me to go out. Consequently I hired Kristen. She is extremely accommodating, knowledgeable, effi...
Posted by Dan | February 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Kristen Kraus is a powerhouse professional whose confidence and compassion deliver exceptional results I was injured on the job and consequently terminated. Kristen agreed to handle this case immediately. She had the final results much faster than expected with the compassion as though it personal...
Posted by Chris | February 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I was extremely pleased to have Ms. Krause as my legal representative. She was very knowledgeable, empathetic, and supportive and guided me to an acceptable and positive resolution to a stressful legal problem.
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Partner, Dworken & Bernstein Co., L.P.A.
2015 - Present
Partner in Justice, Legal Aid Ambassador –Legal Aid Society
2006 - Present
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