Raymond Joseph Kramer

Raymond Joseph Kramer

also known as Joe Kramer, R. Joseph Kramer

4.9
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 13 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Defective and Dangerous Products

161 N. Clark Street, Suite 1600, Chicago, IL

About Raymond

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 90%

Catastrophic Injury, Federal Employer's Liability Act (FELA) Litigation, Auto Accidents, Trucking Accidents, Dog Bites, Premises Liability, Slip and Fall, Biking Accidents, and Motorcycle Accidents

90%
Defective and Dangerous Products 10%

Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Litigation

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 13 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2013

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Kramer Injury Law LLC

161 N. Clark Street, Suite 1600, Chicago, IL, 60601

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Raymond Joseph Kramer's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jimmy | March 02, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Trucking Accident

A different breed of attorney

I contacted Mr. Kramer after being in a collision. I was hit by a semi and since my injuries were minor, I could not find an attorney to help me collect damages. The trucking company and driver were in different states. I contacted several attorneys with no luck. I thought Joe would give me the brush...-off like the other lawyers I contacted. But, NO HE DID NOT. I was hoping maybe he could give me some options since it looked like I was going into the "jungle" by myself, he did not give me options, he took my case since NOBODY ELSE WOULD. He kept in constant contact with me and got me compensation for damages. To me, Joe is more than my lawyer, he's my friend, and I couldn't have a better one. Thank you Mr. Kramer, you helped me when nobody else seemed to care.

Posted by anonymous | February 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Brain Injury

The best auto accident/personal injury attorne

I was in a rear end car crash and Kramer Injury Law LLC helped me in so many ways. A week after the collision I was having a ton of cognitive difficulties and did not realize I suffered a brain injury. At that point, I was emotionally suffering because no one, not even my doctors, were correctly iden...tifying the problem. This firm helped me navigate these confusing circumstances and I was able to get better pretty quickly. Insurance problems also became complicated but Kramer Injury Law never gave up and helped me recover financially. All I can say is that this firm will genuinely look out for you. It will even provide encouragement and emotional support you need during a difficult period. If you need a brain injury or auto accident attorney in Chicago, hire Kramer Injury Law LLC!

Posted by Olivia | February 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

So knowledgeable

I could never say enough good things about Joe Kramer. I was in a bad car accident, and hired him as my personal injury lawyer. He’s incredibly dedicated and works extremely hard for his clients. He is so empathetic and very trustworthy which translated to never worrying if he had my best interests a...t heart. If you’re looking for an personal injury attorney, I promise, he’s your guy. I wholeheartedly recommend.

Posted by John | December 16, 2020 | Insurance

Honest, hardworking attorney

If you have a case that involves complicated legal issues or where the insurance company wants to put up a big fight, you should hire Mr. Kramer to help you. He is thorough, knowledgable and smart and will fight as long and as hard as it takes to win your case.

Posted by Emil | April 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Outstanding Attorney

Joe earns the highest accolade possible. I had a somewhat complex case that was time consuming and required a lot of legwork on his part. There was never a doubt in my mind that Joe handled everything with the utmost professionalism and deep knowledge of the law. He never cut corners and was availabl...e day and night for questions. He saw our case to the end despite multiple postponements. I highly recommend Kramer Injury Law for any personal injury needs generally, and Joe specifically.

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Raymond Joseph Kramer's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mason Cole

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joe provides the benefit of a big-firm background with the attention to detail you would expect only at a small firm. Joe makes the time to explain the intricacies of the ever-changing personal injury implications. I have worked with Joe on behalf of a wide variety of my clients, and he provides significant value and saved my clients at all levels of the personal injury process. Cannot recommend him highly enough!"

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John Baglia

Unknown lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I worked for Joe early on in my legal career. To date, I’ve yet to meet an attorney that possesses the attention to detail, empathy, and work ethic that Joe possesses. His ability to relate to his clients is unmatched. It does not matter how big or small the case is, Joe’s advocacy is unwavering. I continue to learn from Joe to this day."

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Alen Takhsh

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An honest, hard-working lawyer, who strives to achieve the best result for his clients. I endorse Atty. Kramer and believe he will do your case justice!"

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Graham Deurance

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"In an industry full of motivated, detail oriented, and hard working individuals, Joe stands out in every category. You will not find another lawyer more educated in legal matters, more professional, or who will work more tirelessly for his clients. If that wasn't enough, Joe is personable, easy to talk to, and has a knack for making complex matters understandable. These are all wonderful client-focused qualities. It makes him an excellent colleague as well. Joe represents the best of what the legal profession has to offer. If I had a personal injury or products liability case, Joe would be my first call. You simply will not do better."

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Christopher Kwon

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Joe is what defines a diligent, compassionate, and competent lawyer. It's unfortunate but it's not always a guarantee that you will get all 3 of those phases out of a lawyer. I would contact Joe for any kind of injury case coming out of IL. Not only does he know what he is talking about, he also genuinely cares about the client and getting the client justice. As the motto I live by in practice, it's not about making a million dollars for Joe; it's about helping a million people. Any client should be honored and happy to have Joe represent you in a personal injury matter."

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Daniel Breen

Litigation lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joe is a tenacious advocate and trusted advisor. I have the utmost confidence and respect for his work."

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Farah Abbas

Unknown lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Friend

"I fully endorse Joe. He is a dedicated lawyer and takes great care and attention in his work."

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Joel Gould

Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joe Kramer is an experienced mass tort attorney who cares deeply about his clients. It was a pleasure working with him on a TVM case."

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Robert Drakulich

Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"For the past few years, I have worked with Joe Kramer on a complex pharmaceutical drug case. We worked together shoulder to shoulder for a month preparing senior counsel for numerous depositions. We also split up and took the deposition of the Vice President of Clinical Trials for one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. Joe has spent the time to really understand the underlying science in the case, which is a fundamental necessity for finding liability in these types of complex cases. From this personal experience, I can confidently say that Joe is incredibly hardworking, knowledgeable, and committed to the practice of law."

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Brendan Ross

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Kramer is truly one of the brilliant minds of the Chicago legal community. He is personable, engaging, and attentive. He has the legal acumen to provide his clients with the best service possible. I fully endorse Mr. Kramer."

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Christopher Kwon

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Best Car Accident Lawyers in Chicago, Expertise

2020

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2019

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2018

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2017

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2016

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Managing Attorney, Kramer Injury Law LLC

2017 - 2018

Partner, Marc J. Bern & Partners LLP

2014 - 2017

Attorney, TorHoerman Law LLC

2012 - 2014

Associate Attorney, Napoli Bern Ripka Shkolnik LLP

2009 - 2010

Law Clerk, Regas, Frezados & Dallas LLP

Associations

2015 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2015 - Present

Illinois Trial Lawyer's Association

Member

2013 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Actos Litigation

$2.4 Billion Settlement

Vatuvei v. Mission Flavors, et al.

$2,600,000 Verdict

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Education

N/A

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Loyola University Chicago

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

Loyola University Chicago

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2018

CBA Tort Committee Webinar Anatomy of the Mass Tort Case

2013

Phi Alpha Delta "Tips for Success"

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