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Kristen M. Kraus

Kristen M. Kraus

Dworken & Bernstein Co., L.P.A. / Aggressive. Creative. Successful.
  • Employment Law, Workers' Compensation
  • Ohio
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Biography

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.

Practice Areas
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Workers' Compensation
Additional Practice Areas
  • Wrongful Discharge
  • Discrimination
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Ohio
Supreme Court of Ohio Office of Attorney Services
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U.S. District Court Northern District Court of Ohio
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Professional Experience
Common Pleas Mediation Program
Lake County Court
Current
Education
Cleveland State University
J.D.
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Awards
Alumni Hall of Fame
Lakeland Community College
Rising Stars 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Super Lawyers Magazine
Professional Associations
Lake County Bar Association
Current
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Ohio Association for Justice
Current
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Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
Partner in Justice
Current
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University Hospital's Geauga Hospital
Leadership Council
Current
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Martindale Hubbell AV-rated
Current
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Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
Partner in Justice, Legal Aid Ambassador
- Current
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Lake County Bar Association Settlement Week.
Chairman
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Kristen Kraus: Every Case. Every Client
Attorney At Law Magazine
Websites & Blogs
Website
Dworken & Bernstein Co., L.P.A.
Website
Ohio Lawyers Give Back
Blog
Dworken & Bernstein Co., L.P.A.
Blog
Age Discrimination in Federal and Ohio Employment Law
Blog
Employment Law - Overtime Compensation
Blog
Employment Law Overview
Contact & Map
Dworken & Bernstein Co., L.P.A.
1468 West 9th St.
Suite 135
Cleveland, OH 44113
Telephone: (216) 861-4211
Fax: (216) 861-1403
Monday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 6 PM (Today)
Friday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Evenings and weekends by appointment only.
Dworken & Bernstein Co. L.P.A.
60 South Park Place
Painesville, OH 44077
Telephone: (440) 352-3391
Fax: (440) 352-3469
Monday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 6 PM (Today)
Friday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Evenings and weekends by appointment only.