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Kramon & Graham, PA

Litigation: Appellate

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Kramon & Graham, PA

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Civil Litigation:

A major portion of Kramon & Graham’s practice is business litigation, a field in which we are considered preeminent. Our lawyers have extensive trial and appellate experience at all levels of the federal and state court systems and before administrative agencies.

We handle complex, high profile matters involving virtually every kind of business and commercial issue, including government and private contracts, securities, fiduciary duty, unfair competition, employment, commercial construction and residential development, trademarks and copyrights, trade secrets, and professional malpractice. The firm likewise has considerable experience prosecuting and defending class-action suits. Five of the firm’s members are Fellows in the American College of Trial Lawyers, three are former Assistant US Attorneys, two are former Assistant Attorneys General for the State of Maryland, several are former prosecutors, and six are permanent members of the Fourth Circuit Judicial Conference. 

Contact: Philip Andrews, [email protected]; Jean Lewis, [email protected]

Criminal Litigation:

Kramon & Graham represents companies, or their officers and directors, involved in federal and state criminal investigations in Maryland and other jurisdictions. Since the firm’s founding, our lawyers have served as lead defense counsel in many of the largest white-collar criminal investigations and trials conducted in federal and Maryland courts.

Contact: John Bourgeois, [email protected]

Industries (17)

  • Financial
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Technology
  • Insurance
  • Construction
  • Transportation
  • Professional Services
  • Nonprofit
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Health Care
  • Manufacturing
  • Accounting
  • Gaming
  • Government Contracting, Procurement
  • Legal Services
  • Rail

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What the Team is Known For

Kramon & Graham is a boutique litigation firm with a preeminent presence in Maryland. The team is extremely highly regarded for its expert commercial disputes practice, which includes significant experience at trial and appellate stages. The group is also noted for its deep experience in federal and state criminal investigations and trials. They are retained by a sophisticated client roster which includes corporates, financial institutions and government bodies, as well as law firms and legal professionals.

Work Highlights

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  • Kramon & Graham represented Service Properties Trust and RMR Group in a class action alleging that they aided and abetted breaches of fiduciary duty in the merger between BP Products North America and TCA.

Strengths

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  • Kramon & Graham is a very efficient and effective advocate for its client's interest.

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  • The team is smart, well-prepared and strategic.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleAndrew Jay Graham
    Senior StatespeopleAndrew Jay Graham

    Andrew Jay Graham

    Andrew Jay Graham has deep experience in handling both civil and criminal cases on behalf of high profile clients, including serious claims of professional misconduct and high stakes business disputes.

    • Andy has been a go-to litigator in Baltimore for many years.

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    • Andrew is the lawyer's lawyer.

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    • Andy is a phenomenal lawyer.

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  • Band 1James P. Ulwick
    Band 1James P. Ulwick

    James P. Ulwick

    James Ulwick handles large-scale commercial litigation and class action defense as well as advising on white-collar criminal matters and claims of professional malpractice.
    • James has a very high level of experience.

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  • Band 1M. Natalie McSherry
    Band 1M. Natalie McSherry

    M. Natalie McSherry

    Natalie McSherry is held in high regard for her work on complex healthcare-related litigation. She regularly defends healthcare providers against malpractice claims and in licensing disputes, as well as representing them before administrative boards.
    • She is excellent.

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  • Band 1Steven M. Klepper
    Band 1Steven M. Klepper

    Steven M. Klepper

    Steven Klepper is highly regarded for his work on appellate litigation.
    • Steven is the premiere appellate lawyer in town.

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  • Band 2David B. Irwin
    Band 2David B. Irwin

    David B. Irwin

    David Irwin has notable expertise in handling a wide range of complex white-collar cases. He is regularly sought out for his experience in high profile trials and is noted for his skilled representation of individuals facing serious allegations.
  • Band 2David J. Shuster
    Band 2David J. Shuster

    David J. Shuster

    Managing principal of the firm David Shuster has notable experience representing plaintiffs in personal injury and construction claims.
    • David's legal judgment and keen eye was crucial to a good outcome. David always responded promptly and made time to discuss strategy. His contributions were welcome, informed and vital.

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    • David is a zealous advocate.

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    • He provides great customer service, he's extremely responsive and makes sure to provide constant updates on progress or developments.

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    • David is a problem-solver.

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  • Band 2Jean E. Lewis
    Band 2Jean E. Lewis

    Jean E. Lewis

    Jean Lewis serves as cochair of the firm's commercial litigation group and has notable experience acting for both plaintiffs and defendants on complex civil litigation.
    • Jean is a smart litigator.

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  • Band 2John A. Bourgeois
    Band 2John A. Bourgeois

    John A. Bourgeois

    John Bourgeois leads the firm's criminal defense practice and is very experienced in professional malpractice claims. He also assists clients with a broad range of civil proceedings including business and IP-related disputes.
    • John is client-centered and strategic, and maintains strong relationships with opposing council.

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  • Band 3Amy E. Askew
    Band 3Amy E. Askew

    Amy E. Askew

    Amy Askew has notable experience assisting clients with complex commercial disputes as well as medical malpractice suits.

    • Amy stands out among her peers for her depth of knowledge, sharp judgment and meticulous attention to detail. Her responsiveness and ability to manage complex issues makes her a valuable attorney on sophisticated matters.

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    • Amy is hardworking and thorough.

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  • Band 3Geoffrey H. Genth
    Band 3Geoffrey H. Genth

    Geoffrey H. Genth

    Geoffrey Genth advises on a wide range of business-focused litigation, including shareholder disputes and professional liability claims. He also has notable expertise advising non-profit entities on contentious matters.

    • Geoff is a tenacious litigator.

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    • He is a thoughtful adviser and zealous advocate.

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  • Up and ComingJustin Redd
    Up and ComingJustin Redd

    Justin Redd

    Justin Redd is building a strong reputation as a civil litigator, with experience in matters including shareholder disputes, misappropriation of trade secrets and class actions.
    • Justin is very responsive and works to develop creative options and solutions for us to evaluate. Justin is a clear communicator which makes it easy to follow complex processes and matters that we may be unfamiliar with.

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    • Justin is a very talented and compassionate younger lawyer.

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