Lawrence M Kraus
FOLEY & LARDNER LLP • Boston, MA
LitigationGeneral PracticeWhite Collar Defense
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Contact
Email
lkraus@foley.com
Phone
(617) 420-7986
Address
Boston, MA, US
Professional
About
**Lawrence M. Kraus - Partner at Foley & Lardner LLP** Based in Boston, MA, Lawrence M. Kraus is a distinguished partner at Foley & Lardner LLP, where he serves as a key member of the firm's General Commercial Litigation and White Collar Defense Practices, as well as the Health Care Industry Team. With extensive expertise in complex civil, commercial, and health law litigation, Mr. Kraus is recognized for his adept handling of intricate legal matters that require both strategic insight and a comprehensive understanding of regulatory frameworks. Before joining Foley & Lardner LLP, Mr. Kraus was a partner at Epstein Becker & Green, P.C., where he honed his skills in representing a diverse clientele, including corporations and individuals across various industries. His litigation experience spans federal and state trial courts, appellate courts, arbitrations, and alternative dispute resolution settings, positioning him as a formidable advocate for his clients. Mr. Kraus is particularly noted for his commitment to social justice through pro bono work, having successfully represented numerous asylum seekers. His impactful cases include advocating for a tortured political prisoner from Tanzania, a gay man fleeing persecution in Uganda, and a Salvadoran woman at risk from violent gangs. His dedication extends to representing a Sudanese professor who suffered torture for his activism on Darfur, a female political activist from Cameroon, and a political dissident from Haiti. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts, Mr. Kraus is also authorized to practice before prestigious courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals for both the D.C. Circuit and the First Circuit, as well as the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. His legal acumen has earned him recognition as one of Massachusetts Super Lawyers® from 2004 to 2009, an honor bestowed upon only 5% of the state's attorneys. With a profound commitment to excellence and justice, Lawrence M. Kraus is dedicated to providing his clients with the highest level of legal representation.
About Litigation Law
Litigation attorneys represent clients in civil lawsuits, handling all aspects of disputes from filing through trial and appeal. They are skilled advocates in and out of the courtroom. Common matters include civil disputes, business litigation, contract disputes, appeals.
Credentials
Education
1993 Harvard University Law School JD - Juris Doctor 1984 Brandeis University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2009 Recognized, Massachusetts Super Lawyers 2008 Recognized, Massachusetts Super Lawyers 2007 Recognized, Massachusetts Super Lawyers 2006 Recognized, Massachusetts Super Lawyers 2005 Recognized, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
Publications
2010 Foley & Lardner LLP Newsletter (Contributor) New E-Discovery Decision Imposes Sanctions, Highlights Risks 2010 Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (Quoted in) "Good Faith E-Discovery Error Leads to Sanctions" 2009 Foley & Lardner LLP Newsletter (Contributor) Congress Quickly Passes Significant Fca Amendments As Part Of A Bill Funding Federal Law Enforcement 2008 Foley & Lardner LLP Newsletter (Contributor) Supreme Court’s Allison Engine Decision Narrows the Scope of False Claims Act Cases That Can Be Brought Against Subcontractors 2007 Medicine & Health/Rhode Island (Co-authored) "Rhode Island Supreme Court Affirms Limited Nature of Physician-Patient Privilege"
Associations
Boston Bar Association Member
Speaking
N/A "The False Claims Act Amendments: What Health Care Entities Need to Know" (Web conference) False Claims Act N/A "Patient Safety & Quality Improvement Act of 2005: Reaping the Benefits and Protecting Confidentiality in Error Reporting" (Teleconference) Patient Safety & Quality Improvement Act of 2005 N/A "Finding and Keeping A Job" (Panel discussion) Big Firm Prespective
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Updated: May 25, 2026