Experience

Kane, Pugh, Knoell, Troy & Kramer, LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Attorney

  • Dec 2018 - Present

  As an associate attorney with Kane Pugh Knoell Troy & Kramer, I handle all aspects of civil litigation, including general liability, municipal liability, property issues, commercial transactions and disputes, and motor vehicle cases. I manage matters from inception to resolution, including everything from drafting of pleadings through oral argument and trial. As an associate attorney with Kane Pugh Knoell Troy & Kramer, I handle all aspects of civil litigation, including general liability, municipal liability, property issues, commercial transactions and disputes, and motor vehicle cases. I manage matters from inception to resolution, including everything from drafting of pleadings through oral argument and trial.



Law Office of Kevin M. Krauss

• Greater Philadelphia Area

• Attorney - Sole Practitioner

  • Mar 2016 - Mar 2019

  Developing private general practice law office, working closely with The Law Office of Anthony S. Pinnie, and the Law Office of Kenneth R. Schuster & Assocs., P.C. Developing private general practice law office, working closely with The Law Office of Anthony S. Pinnie, and the Law Office of Kenneth R. Schuster & Assocs., P.C.



Kenneth R. Schuster & Associates, P.C.

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Of Counsel

  • Jul 2015 - Dec 2018

  Mr. Krauss provides Of Counsel services to Schuster Law for civil and criminal litigation, and began his relationship with the firm as a law clerk and has grown to be an effective and reliable attorney. Mr. Krauss primarily focuses his practice in the Pennsylvania Counties of Delaware, Philadelphia, Chester and Montgomery.Mr. Krauss has assisted in a broad array of civil litigation matters from inception to post-trial phases. Mr. Krauss’s experience includes participation in mediation, arbitration, non-jury and jury trial matters, and involving the following Areas of Practice: contracts, commercial disputes, product liability, real estate disputes, defective construction, misrepresentation, negligence, wrongful death, constitutional claims, non-profit governance disputes, maritime law including Jones Act and Longshore Harbor Workers Compensation Act, international law, and various personal injury matters. In all client endeavors, Mr. Krauss is motivated by a strong sense of justice, and strives to be a creative and zealous advocate. Show less

• Law Clerk to Stephen J. Devine, Esq

  • Mar 2014 - Jun 2015

  Assisting in case management, document review, new client interviews, arbitration and trial preparation.



Pinnie Law Offices

• Media, Pennsylvania

• Contract Attorney

  • Apr 2014 - Dec 2018

  • Civil Litigation – Providing legal services to in a broad array of litigation matters from inception to appeal phases, including cases originating from the Law Office of Kenneth R. Schuster & Assocs., P.C. o Representation reached local, county, state and federal courts in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York; including participation in mediation, arbitration, non-jury and jury trials, and appellate matters. o Experience involving: contract and commercial disputes, constitutional claims, defective construction, insurance defense, maritime law including Jones Act & Longshore Harbor Workers Comp. Act, misrepresentation, negligence, non-profit governance, personal injury, product liability, real estate disputes, and wrongful death. o Drafted, inter alia, complaints and answers in law and equity; various motions and pleadings relating to discovery, default judgment, summary judgment, jurisdictional matters, interlocutory appeal certification, bifurcation, pre-trial matters, findings of fact and conclusions of law, delay damages, post-trial motions; as well as appellate briefs and argument in the Pennsylvania Superior Court, and granted allocatur in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. o Appeared for, inter alia, motion hearings and various court events, small claims hearings, best interest hearings, depositions, settlement negotiations, and successful argument in Pennsylvania Superior Court. • Criminal Defense Litigation - Assisting in matters relating to intoxicated driving, summary appeals, protection from abuse, contempt orders, and expungements. Show less



International Law Students Association

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Global Student President

  • Apr 2012 - Jun 2013

  • Represented entire ILSA organization (www.ilsa.org) in relations with other organizations and international law events and student chapters as a voting member of the Board of Directors. • Oversaw all student-led projects and regional activities, recruited chapters, coordinated and promoted programming, helped implement 2013 Jessup International Law Moot Court International Rounds. • Facilitated the Student Congress during the 2012 International Summer Conference, the 2012 International Law Weekend fall conference, and during the 2013 Jessup International Rounds. • Wrote articles for ILSA Quarterly international legal publication and edited and compiled the “Chapter Happenings” column. • Planned/Moderated the American Society of International Law ("ASIL") Spring Conference Student Panel, “The Raid on Osama Bin Laden and the Legal Consequences for State Sovereignty and International Humanitarian Law” featuring former US Ambassador Robert T. Grey, Jr. Show less



Global Security Institute

• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Global Law Extern

  • Apr 2012 - Aug 2012

  Prepared a briefing on U.S. Port vulnerability from biological terrorism threats. Prepared briefing that compiled specific reasons for the collapse of the U.S.-Soviet Reykjavik Summit agreement that could have resulted in complete nuclear disarmament. Prepared a briefing on U.S. Port vulnerability from biological terrorism threats. Prepared briefing that compiled specific reasons for the collapse of the U.S.-Soviet Reykjavik Summit agreement that could have resulted in complete nuclear disarmament.



Lawyers Committee on Nuclear Policy Inc.

• United States
• Law Practice

• Global Law Extern

  • Apr 2012 - Aug 2012

  Authored an academic research paper on multi-lateral, non-treaty methods available to U.S. President to reduce the global nuclear stockpile through effective and verifiable means. A concise version was sent in March 2013 by LCNP and GSI for governmental advocacy purposes to, inter alia, former Secretary of State John Kerry. Authored an academic research paper on multi-lateral, non-treaty methods available to U.S. President to reduce the global nuclear stockpile through effective and verifiable means. A concise version was sent in March 2013 by LCNP and GSI for governmental advocacy purposes to, inter alia, former Secretary of State John Kerry.



Project for Nuclear Awareness - Future Decisions Committee

• Committee Member

  • 2012 - 2012

  Participated on a small, selective, strategic steering committee, established by the PNA Board of Directors. Helped to prepare a proposal to be submitted to the Board of Directors, recommending a future direction and strategic plan for the PNA organization. Participated on a small, selective, strategic steering committee, established by the PNA Board of Directors. Helped to prepare a proposal to be submitted to the Board of Directors, recommending a future direction and strategic plan for the PNA organization.



International Court of Justice Jurisdiction Project

• New York, NY

• Project Extern Fellow

  • May 2011 - Aug 2011

  • Part of a small team that developed plan to broaden the International Court of Justice's ("ICJ") Advisory Jurisdiction. • Worked with Managing Directors of multi-national non-governmental organizations, Legal Advisors for Permanent Missions to the United Nations and helped assemble a coalition of nations and international organizations. • The International Court of Justice Jurisdiction Project advocates for the expansion of access to the United Nations’ (UN) International Court of Justice (ICJ). As international collaboration becomes more a part of everyday life, every nation – no matter its size or status – should have the opportunity to request a non-binding, advisory opinion from the ICJ. This would herald a long-awaited era where every nation can access accountability. Show less



World Federalist Movement/Institute for Global Policy

• Netherlands
• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• ICJ Project Extern Fellow

  • 2011 - 2011

  Via the International Court of Jurisdiction Jurisdiction Project, interacted with members of the World Federalist Movement - Institute for Global Policy on a daily basis to further the goals of the ICJ Jurisdiction Project. Via the International Court of Jurisdiction Jurisdiction Project, interacted with members of the World Federalist Movement - Institute for Global Policy on a daily basis to further the goals of the ICJ Jurisdiction Project.



Krauss Courier Service

• Greater Chester County, PA

• Owner/President

  • Jan 2009 - Dec 2010

  Legal Document Courier services for local area law firms. Legal Document Courier services for local area law firms.



United Way of Chester County

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Development Manager

  • Sep 2007 - Jul 2008

  Conducted corporate fundraising, managed existing donation accounts, and developed new accounts. Conducted corporate fundraising, managed existing donation accounts, and developed new accounts.