Kramon & Graham has a nationally-recognized professional liability practice. We represent a broad range of professionals in a broad range of matters.
We have a strong history of representing members of the bar and their firms. Our clients include local, regional, and national law firms (including self-insured firms) and their individual attorneys in the defense of malpractice and attorney-grievance claims. We operate with the greatest sensitivity and discretion, and it is a point of personal pride that our peers frequently call upon us for their most important and professionally sensitive matters.
Our track record of success also includes the representation of accountants and auditors in malpractice claims. We have significant experience representing these professionals in high-stakes cases that involve allegations of material financial misrepresentations, where it is frequently necessary to evaluate internal accounting controls and functions and the quality of audits and other accounting services. We have substantial experience successfully litigating to judgment cases that call into question the proper application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards.
The firm is highly regarded for representing health care professionals and hospitals in medical malpractice and credentialing actions and in regulatory and OIG investigations.
In addition, the firm is frequently engaged to represent financial-services professionals, law school and college professors, fiduciaries, and public and elected officials in claims of alleged misconduct.
Representative Matters
Summary Judgment for Law Firm Charged with Malpractice
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a summary judgment obtained by Jim Ulwick and Jean Lewis on behalf of a law firm sued for legal malpractice. The plaintiff alleged 13 separate acts of malpractice and sought $17 million in damages. Jim and Jean successfully moved to have the case withdrawn from the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York and obtained summary judgment on all counts in the district court.
Arbitration Decision in Favor of Law Firm
Jim Ulwick and Jean Lewis successfully defended a law firm and its management against claims by a former partner of fraud and breach of contract. The arbitrator found no fraud and awarded the claimant less than 10% of his claimed contractual damages.
News
- March 31, 2025
Kramon & Graham, P.A. principals Kirstin Maguire Hopkins and David J. Shuster secured a decisive federal court victory for their clients, a lawyer and law firm who were sued in connection with a complicated real estate dispute.
- November 14, 2024
Kramon & Graham P.A., a premier Maryland-based law firm, achieved a significant victory for its client, the Keyes Law Firm, LLC, in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
- April 19, 2023
Kramon & Graham announced today that former Maryland Bar Counsel Lydia E. Lawless has joined the firm as a Principal.
- July 18, 2019
Kramon & Graham co-founder Andrew Jay Graham was quoted in a July 11, 2019 Baltimore Sun article concerning the process for reviewing allegations of judicial misconduct.
- November 8, 2018
On order by the Court of Appeals of Maryland, the Standing Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure has proposed an update to Maryland's rules governing judicial ethics as reported in the Daily Record article Proposed Md. judicial discipline rules redefine reprimand, add discovery requirements (October 25, 2018).
- December 28, 2017
Daily Record quotes Andrew Jay Graham regarding judicial grievance case.
- October 23, 2017
The Baltimore Sun quoted Andrew Jay Graham in an article about the state Commission on Judicial Disabilities’ recommendation to remove Baltimore Circuit Judge Alfred Nance from the bench.
- June 16, 2017
Kramon & Graham principal Amy E. Askew, has been named Litigator of the Year by the Maryland State Bar Association Litigation Section Council.
- October 21, 2015
Kramon & Graham co-founder Andy Graham was quoted in "In Dewey case, an argument for good judgment" (subscription required), an October 20, 2015 Daily Record article discussing takeaways from the trial and the organization’s demise.
- July 15, 2015
The Court of Special Appeals of Maryland recently affirmed the dismissal of a legal malpractice claim against one of the Firm’s clients.
- May 6, 2014
On May 5, 2014, Governor O'Malley signed 200 bills into law. The media has focused on the Maryland Minimum Wage Act, House Bill 295, which will raise the minimum wage to $10.10 per hour by July 1, 2018. But what about those other 199 bills?
Publications
- March 27, 2013
- Federal Bar Association, Maryland Chapter, March 2013 Newsletter
Does Maryland recognize an independent cause of action for breach of fiduciary duty?
Events
- October 29, 2018
At the recent 2018 New Trial Judge Orientation, firm co-founder Andrew Jay Graham presented "Grievance Hearings" with Lydia Lawless, Maryland Bar Counsel.
- June 14, 2017
Firm principal Andrew Jay Graham recently participated in "Tips & Advice for Responding to the Commission on Judicial Disabilities," a panel discussion sponsored by the Maryland Circuit Judges Association.
Recognition
- November 5, 2020
Kramon & Graham received two national and twenty metropolitan rankings for professional excellence in the 2021 U.S. News – Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" list.
- October 1, 2019
Kramon & Graham, a leading law firm providing litigation, real estate, and transactional services, has earned top marks in the 2020 edition of Benchmark Litigation, a leading legal guide that provides an in-depth analysis of commercial litigators in the United States.
- November 12, 2018
Kramon & Graham, a leading law firm providing litigation, real estate, and transactional services, has earned top marks in the 2019 edition of Benchmark Litigation, the definitive guide to America's leading business litigation firms and attorneys.
- November 1, 2018
U.S. News – Best Lawyers has recognized Kramon & Graham in its 2019 "Best Law Firms" ranking guide.
- August 15, 2018
Kramon & Graham announced today that five firm principals have been named "Lawyer of the Year" Baltimore in the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. In addition, sixteen firm attorneys were selected for inclusion in the ranking guide. The attorneys represent Kramon & Graham's full range of practices from litigation to transactional services.
- August 17, 2017
Kramon & Graham, a leading law firm providing litigation, real estate, and transactional services, is pleased to announce that thirteen firm attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
- November 30, 2016
Six Kramon & Graham principals have been recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2017, a leading legal guide that provides analysis of commercial and financial litigators in the United States.
- November 23, 2016
Middle Grades Partnership, a nationally recognized education-based nonprofit, has elected Geoff Genth as the newest member of its board of directors.
- November 14, 2016
Baltimore, MD (November 14, 2016) -- The recently released U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" directory recognizes thirteen Kramon & Graham practices in its 2017 law firm guide.
- June 27, 2016
The 5th annual “Top 250 Women in Litigation,” published by Benchmark Litigation, honors the accomplishments of the nation's leading female trial lawyers.
- May 27, 2016
Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business announced its final rankings for the 2016 edition with Kramon & Graham receiving top-tier status in Band 1 for Commercial Litigation -- a position it has been honored to receive for more than ten consecutive years.
- November 2, 2015
In the 2016 edition of “Best Law Firms,” Kramon & Graham receives National Tier ranking for its real estate and securities litigation practices and Tier 1 Metropolitan rankings for ten of its practice areas, including real estate, litigation, criminal defense, health care, and insurance law.
- September 17, 2012
Kramon & Graham is proud to announce that eight firm principals have been listed in the Nineteenth Edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
- June 6, 2012
Andrew Jay Graham has been named Maryland Litigator of the Year by the Litigation Section of the Maryland State Bar Association.
- December 22, 2011
Best Lawyers recognized the firm for 10 practice areas.