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Bruce Kramer graduated cum laude from Washington & Lee University in 1966 and received his Juris Doctor degree, with Honors, from The George Washington University, National Law Center, in 1969. After serving as law clerk to U.S. District Judge Robert M. McRae, in Memphis, Mr. Kramer entered private practice and has served as lead counsel in many significant civil and criminal cases during the past 30 years.
A former member of the National Board of Directors and an active member of the American Civil Liberties Union, Mr. Kramer has challenged many actions of governmental authority. Mr. Kramers experiences have covered a broad range of activities from defending the rights of actors against the governments efforts to include them as criminal co-conspirators in the distribution of allegedly obscene motion pictures to challenging re-apportionment in voting rights cases to obtaining the nations first permanent injunction against domestic surveillance of peaceful civil rights activities by law enforcement agencies.
In the area of premises liability, Mr. Kramer was lead counsel in McClung v. Delta Square and Wal-Mart (Tenn. Supreme Court). The Tennessee Supreme Court in November 1996 reversed both the trial and appellate courts and overturned Tennessees twenty-five year case precedent, which effectively established a no-duty rule for property owners and established, by unanimous decision, a standard of care for premises owners in inadequate security cases in Tennessee. Subsequent to McClung, Mr. Kramer has represent several families who have been victimized by inadequate security in several jurisdictions, including Arizona, Oklahoma and Florida. Mr. Kramer also has expertise with significant commercial litigation, old court litigation, Temple Inland, covenants not to compete, PCS, Golden Parachute executive compensation and Trade Partners' federal receiverships.
Mr. Kramer is admitted to practice: Supreme Court of the United States, 1973; United States Courts of Appeals for the Eighth, Sixth, Fifth, Second and Eleventh Circuits; admitted to various United States District Courts; licensed to practice by the State of Tennessee.
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Our Purpose
At Borod & Kramer, our practice encompasses several aspects of civil litigation, including commercial litigation, crime victims rights/premises liability, civil rights, and employment law. Our focus has always been representing victims, whether it be victims of crime, discrimination, or corporate malfeasance.
Born in New York, Elaine joined the firm in 1997 after clerking at the Mississippi Court of Appeals. Elaine specializes primarily in premises liability litigation, representing victims of crime who have been seriously injured. Elaine also handles general litigation matters, trade association and antitrust issues, and employment issues.
Clara Rhodes is primarily responsible for handling new clients seeking representation, drafting pleadings, case management and file maintenance. Rhodes earned her Bachelors degree in Paralegal Studies from the University of Memphis, and is also a certified paralegal. Her enthusiasm for her job and organizational skills make her a valuable asset to the Borod & Kramer team.
In her three and a half years as a paralegal, Rhodes has focused on the area of employment law, which she finds rewarding. She sees a lot of strength in her supportive role on the team and enjoys being the first voice a new client in distress hears when they call seeking help. "I like to take them from their first call where theyre in sheer panic and dont know what to do to a favorable end result where they're relieved and calm," she said.
When shes not in the office, offering a listening ear to troubled clients, Rhodes is home with her husband and two children. She enjoys playing basketball and went to the state playoffs twice during her time on the Hamilton High School girls basketball team.
YOU MIGHT BE SURPRISED TO LEARN THAT CLARA IS:
A competitive basketball player. She plays at Idlewild Presbyterian Church. "I give good game," she says, laughing.
WHAT CLARA LIKES MOST ABOUT HER JOB IS:
"Being involved in a case from the very beginning to its conclusion and being able to help comfort the client throughout the process."
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As Legal Administrator, Sharon is primarily responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the firm. She is responsible for preparation of client statements and receiving/allocation of client payments as well as account payable, accounts receivable and general ledger. She is also Legal Assistant to Bruce Kramer.
When she's not in the office, Sharon loves spending time with her husband and family. She and Sammy have two adult sons and five wonderful grandchildren. She plays piano, teaches Sunday school and loves to sing gospel music.
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Professional Experience
Scott A. Kramer concentrates his practice in the areas of civil litigation of all types, with an emphasis on premises liability, personal injury and Civil Rights.
Education
University of Memphis School of Law, Memphis, Tennessee
Juris Doctor 1998
Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Virginia
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy 1990
Admitted to Practice
Tennessee State Courts
U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
Professional Organizations
Bar Association
Tennessee Bar Association
Memphis Bar Association
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
David Brackstone received his bachelor's degree in English from Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, where he was a National Merit Scholar and a William Carleton Scholar. He went on to graduate cum laude from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. While in law school, Mr. Brackstone acted as associate editor for the University of Memphis Law Review and Editor-in-Chief of the Tennessee Journal of Practice and Procedure. He was also awarded the Robert & Elaine Hoffmann Law Scholarship, and received the CALI award for his work in Business Organizations, Criminal Procedure, and Taxation of a Corporate Enterprise.
Mr. Brackstone received additional CALI awards for his performance as Special Attorney in the Child & Family Litigation Clinic and as intern for the United States Attorney's Office. In 2009, Mr. Brackstone was appointed to, and is currently serving as a commissioner on, the Shelby County Ethics Commission. He also serves on the steering committee for the Dixon Gallerys Young at Art program.
Business to Business
Non-competition Agreement Enforcement/Defense
Intellectual Property Protection and Trade Secret Protection/Defense
Breach of Contract
Interference with Contract
Interference with Prospective Business Advantage
Business or Professional Defamation or Disparagement
Antitrust
Appeals
Unfair Competition - Unfair Trade Practices Appeals
Trade Association Law
Professional Malpractice Claims
Executive Employment Law
Non-Competition Agreements
Compensation Benefits
Employment Agreements
Wrongful Termination
Sexual Harassment
Wage and Hour & Overtime Compensation
Premises Liability
Victim's Rights
Intellectual Property
Patents
Trademarks
Copyrights
Trade Secrets
Licensing Agreements
Disputes Between Partners
Minority Shareholder Oppression and Governance Issues
Equity Compensation and Ownership Agreements
Breach of Fiduciary Duty
Civil Rights
Access to Public Records
Election Law
Discrimination
Denial of Rights
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Arbitration
Mediation
Serious Personal Injury
Corporate Securities Litigation
Securities Litigation
Trust/Probate Litigation
Class Action
Appellate Work
Non-Competition Agreement Enforcement/Defense
For a company or an owner of a business who has a significant interest in keeping a former employee from becoming a competitor, or to keep that employee from poaching clients, or who wants to protect certain trade secrets confidential, having an experienced legal partner on your side can be your best weapon.
At Borod & Kramer, we have assisted clients from coast to coast in both the enforcement of and the defense against non-compete agreements. So we are quite familiar with the mindsets of both parties in these types of disputes.
The key to success is often the quality of investigation and discovery we are able to perform prior to the hearing on the injunction. Thus involving us as soon as possible after learning about improper competition or solicitation of employees or customers is critical.
Getting the offending conduct halted and preserving the asset being protected (client list, relationship, manufacturing process, technical process, formulas, etc.) is what matters most. While we are sometimes able to secure monetary damages for our client, often those in breach of their agreements are unable to pay damages. That is why Borod & Kramer carefully explores the financial aspects of the case on the front end to determine whether the effort of pursuing damages is justified by the potential for reward. In most cases the cost of pursuing legal action is justified by ending the offending conduct and securing an injunction to protect the assets (client list, relationship, manufacturing process, technical process, formulas, etc.) in question.
When a business or entrepreneur has valuable trade secrets or other information that gives them a competitive advantage, protecting these assets is essential. The team at Borod & Kramer is well positioned to mount a strong defense of this property, or to defend an entity accused of stealing assets.
One of the most important aspects of our approach to such a case is applying a business analysis to the litigation. A plaintiff in this situation must weight the value of the asset being protected both current value and future value against the cost of the protection effort. Thus getting an objective, expert valuation early in the process is essential.
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Examples of intellectual property worth spending money to protect include manufacturing processes, systems for performing services, internal policies and procedures, customer lists, vendor lists, pricing systems or schemes, methods of compiling competitive bids, prices or grants, costs and prices for supplies, margins, and any piece of information or data that would give the party a competitive advantage.
If you or your company is involved in an agreement with another party and that party is not living up to the terms of the agreement, that party could be in breach of contract and you could be in a position to take legal action.
To determine if your agreement warrants a breach of contract suit, put the Borod & Kramer team to work for you. By keeping an eye on the real value of the dispute, we craft a solution that maximizes the value of the contract. It is also our goal to quickly achieve a resolution with the lowest transaction cost possible.
Hopefully, the dispute in question can be handled with negotiation. However there are some disputes regarding performance under contract which will drive both parties toward litigation. In these instances, we will often suggest alternate methods such as mediation and arbitration that can be effective tools for resolution and are usually less costly than traditional litigation.
Disputes over contracts can sometimes include parties not actually part of the contract in question. When this third party disturbs the performance of the contract, they could be in violation of Interference with a Contract.
If you find yourself in this scenario, the experienced team at Borod & Kramer is ready to assist.
As is the norm at Borod & Kramer, we will attempt to resolve your dispute in the quickest, most cost-efficient means possible. Sometimes that means intense negotiation. In other instances, mediation or arbitration can be employed. Only if it is the most advantageous path toward resolution will we pursue litigation.
Not all interference cases involve formal contracts. In some instances, known business relationships can be intentionally disrupted by a third party and lead to damages. This could be anything from a fiscally advantageous relationship with a vendor that suddenly gets soured to a supervisor plotting to get a subordinate fired.
Should you find yourself in a similar situation, you may be entitled to compensation. At Borod & Kramer, we handle cases of this nature just like we do all our cases of conflict. We work tirelessly at discovery on the front end so as to fully understand the facts of the case. These facts then allow us to map out the most advantageous path to resolution.
Business of Professional Defamation or Disparagement
When a person makes false, disparaging remarks about an individual or company that damages said entitys reputation and standing in the community, Borod & Kramer knows just what to do.
First, we conduct exhaustive investigations into the conflict to determine how strong our clients case may be. From there, we take our learning and craft a strategy to meet the pre-stated goals of our client. The tactics to address that strategy may include everything from negotiation to litigation. Yet we will charge headlong into no process without the full expectation of an advantageous result.
In the end, our intent is to bring about an end to offensive characterizations, or if damage had already been suffered, getting the largest monetary award while incurring the least amount of transaction cost.
In our free market economy, it is illegal for an industry or group of businesses to agree to fix prices in collusion without letting pure market forces set prices. At Borod & Kramer, we vigorously represent companies and individuals who believe they are the victims of illegal price fixing.
Price fixers are often discovered by an arm of the government that regularly investigates such matters. However, plaintiffs who are wronged in these situations require representation in class action suits or stand alone cases in order to recover their unique damages.
For companies and individuals in highly competitive business environments, the disputes they encounter may not fit neatly into a single category. Yet if you believe that your competitors are using unfair or illegal conduct to gain a competitive advantage, you likely need legal representation.
The business law team at Borod & Kramer can investigate your issue and develop a plan that correctly categorizes your legal dispute and leads you down the path of advantageous resolution.
Unfair Competition / Unfair Trade Practice Appeals
Legal representation before the Tennessee Court of Appeals, the Tennessee Supreme Court, a United States Circuit Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court of the United States requires a specific knowledge of processes, as these cases involve legal issues based on a trial or case which has already been decided by a court at the trial level.
At Borod & Kramer, we are commonly called upon to handle appeals to these courts due to our vast experience in these areas.
When employed for this purpose, our first action is to familiarize ourselves with the case. This means spending vast amounts of time with the trail record and exhibits. To do our job, we must know the factual record better than the lawyers who tired the case so we make sure we do. Upon studying the factual and legal records, several issues will likely reveal themselves for appeal. Working with the client and trial council, we then select the best issues to pursue.
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In cases involving the enforcement of non-competition agreements, Borod & Kramer has considerable experience representing both sides of the dispute.
Whether the scenario is one where an employee is a former owner who signed an agreement as a condition of sale, or the employee simply signed an agreement as a condition of employment, we understand the extensive investigation, discovery and preparation required to defend both the agreement and the individual.
It is that exhaustive front-end process that will often determine success. Based on the investigation or discovery we are able to perform, we can advise a client as to his chances of success at the injunction hearing and develop a strategy to resolve the dispute via settlement, mediation or hearing. Even in those situations where there seems to be a legitimate trade secret to be protected, by performing due diligence we often discover critical facts that undermine the claim that the material should be protected.
Compensation and Benefits
As compensation and benefit packages become more intricate and complicated, individuals who are subject to such plans should have complete understanding of the details of these packages. If your employment involves this type of arrangement, turn to Kramer + Crone with any questions or concerns you may have.
We also help with disputes over compensation, whether it is a dispute over calculation of a bonus, commission or draw or a failure of an employer to pay salary or other wages when due.
At Borod & Kramer, we assist in the negotiation of your salary or bonus; answer questions about the interpretation of a benefit; give an evaluation of retirement or other types of benefits; help resolve disputes over denial of benefits, commissions, salary or bonuses; and assist with any other issues related to compensation or benefits.
Regardless of the issue at hand, we move to solve the problem as quickly as possible.
Anytime you as a potential, current or former employee are asked to sign an agreement, it is in your best interest to understand the ramifications of doing so. Whether that agreement occurs at the beginning of an employment relationship or it is designed to bring about the conclusion of your employment, Kramer + Crone can review and negotiate the details in order to provide as much protection as possible.
Employment agreements that guarantee a certain amount of compensation for a fixed term have become rare. Rather, many employees are being asked to sign agreements that are one-sided and attempt to protect the employer. While the details of these agreements are not always negotiable, we nonetheless can review the agreement for a client, explain the terms, and offer our opinion of how the terms will be interpreted and could be applied in real world situations.
Severance agreements usually involve a cash offer and sometimes extended benefits in exchange for a release of all claims the employee may have against an employer. Our experienced team will review your case and advise you if the money and benefits being offered are sufficient to justify the release of your particular claim. If you fall into a protected class, we will take particular care to determine if the decision to terminate was illegal discrimination. If we determine that the package can be improved, Kramer + Crone will engage the employer in negotiations to that end.
Regardless of the situation, we try to present as much information as we can to help the client make an informed decision that is most beneficial considering all circumstances.
Proving that a person has been terminated improperly is a very difficult undertaking. However, if you do have a legitimate claim of illegal discrimination or wrongful termination, Kramer + Crone an employee rights law firm can help you pursue a claim for wrongful termination and seek to recover back pay and compensatory damages as well as reinstatement.
The following items constitute illegal discrimination: gender, age, race, national origin, religion, jury service, refusal to participate in or remain silent about illegal activities, whistle blowing, participationg in an EEOC process, disability, use of agricultural products, having filed for bankruptcy protection and reporting/pursuing statutory or common-law rights (this is called a retaliatory discharge)
Employing a multi-dimensional approach, we try to help our wrongful termination clients deal with the emotional, professional and financial effects of the situation. Ideally, we will be able to resolve the legal dispute by arriving at an acceptable settlement without having to go to court. However, if the former employer is not willing to settle, we will discuss with you likelihood of a favorable jury verdict or settlement should you wish to file a wrongful termination lawsuit.
At Borod & Kramer, we appreciate the serious nature of sexual harassment and are dedicated to helping victims stop the harassment and recover damages for the injuries sustained.
In most situations, we work with our clients employers to resolve the problem. We direct our clients to report the conduct to their company and give the company an opportunity to take action. Working with the clients employer, we will investigate the situation and help them bring about a resolution. However, if the company takes no action, then we help our clients file an EEOC complaint and, if necessary, a sexual harassment lawsuit.
For workers whose employers refuse to compensate them fairly for their overtime work, or do not meet minimum wage requirements, Kramer + Crone can assist in the recovery of those unpaid wages.
We have successfully recovered overtime pay for individuals, small groups of employees and even groups of several hundred employees. In addition, we have served as lead council in national actions which successfully recovered significant overtime compensation for clients.
To learn more about your rights and the conditions of overtime pay, visit www.overtimepaylaw.us
Victims Rights
Too often, we wake up to headlines like these in our local newspapers. We help the victims of those violent crimes. Business and property owners are required to make their properties safe for their customers. This includes taking reasonable security measures to prevent criminals from hurting people on their property. Unfortunately, many property owners know they have serious crime problems. But instead of addressing the situations that entice criminals onto their property, the problem is ignored and often hidden. The result - thousands of people each year are unnecessarily victimized by violent crime. Unsuspecting consumers are hurt as they shop at the malls, walk to their cars in parking garages or on parking lots, sleep in their apartments, dorm rooms or hotels, or simply pump gas at the local station.
Our mission is threefold:
(1) to help our clients overcome the hardships created by violent crime.
(2) to do everything we can to force property owners to make their property safe for their customers.
(3) to provide legal support and information to victim advocates who may not have regular access to legal counsel.
Borod & Kramer, PLC investigates crimes taking place in shopping malls, apartment communities, college campuses, hospitals, day care centers, parking garages, parking lots, service stations, convenience stores, fast food restaurants and other similar establishments. We will help you learn if the property owner may have contributed to the crime through its negligent policies and security procedures.
This website is offered to crime victims and victim service organizations as a resource. Civil recourse should be an integral part of any professional advocate's arsenal of resources for victims. We hope our site helps you understand the types of situations where civil recourse may be available to your clientele. Please visit us often, as we constantly update our resources page.
As always, victim advocates are welcome to call us with questions about victims' rights or other legal issues affecting their clients-FREE OF CHARGE.
The owner of a property (premises) who has reason to expect crime on its property has a legal obligation to deter and prevent criminals from committing crimes against others on the property. When property owners fail in this duty whether the result of inadequate security, or negligent employee training or supervision, or failure to do a background check on an employee crimes like murder, aggravated assault, armed robbery and rape are more likely to occur to innocent individuals, often resulting in death, or in life-long suffering to victims and their families. Under the law, the property owner may be responsible for paying damages resulting from criminal assaults committed on its property (Premises Liability).
We have extensive experience helping people who are attacked on properties such as apartment complexes and hotels. Please call on us to help you obtain compensation if you believe you or a loved one were injured due to a property owners failure to provide adequate security.
Inadequate or Negligent Security
Lapses in security may leave individuals vulnerable to crime including murder, shooting, stabbing, rape, aggravated assault, mugging, carjacking and armed robbery. Below are some examples of establishments that have a legal obligation to ensure that the security measures theyve provided are sufficient to protect people on their property: Shopping Centers, Malls, Apartments, Hotels/Motels, Parking Garages, Office Buildings/Office Parks and Universities.
Getting a patent
If your business develops a new technology or a new system, or if youre an individual inventor whos building the next big thing in your garage, you may have thought about getting a patent, but were unsure how to proceed. Borod & Kramer's Intellectual Property Law Practice Group can help take the anxiety out of the patent application process.
Few inventors can manage the paperwork involved in a patent application without the assistance of a patent professional. Mistakes in the application filing process, and actions taken well in advance of filing, could adversely affect your ability to get a patent. If youre thinking of getting serious about protecting your innovation, and especially if youre getting ready to do some preliminary marketing, talk to Borod & Kramer's Intellectual Property Law Practice Group first.
Patent licensing
To be patentable, an invention must be useful. Its in the Constitution. And for a patent to be useful, it needs to earn back more than it costs to get it issued. Borod & Kramer's Intellectual Property Law Practice Group can represent you in negotiating patent licensing agreements with potential business partners and manufacturers, so that your patented innovations can become part of great products.
Patent enforcement
Unfortunately, like other legal rights, patents dont enforce themselves. Although a patent gives its owner the sole legal right to practice the invention inside the United States and to exclude products embodying the invention from being imported into the U.S., it can take filing suit in federal court to enforce your patent rights against those who would infringe them. If a business competitor is making unauthorized use of your patented inventions, you need a good legal team ready to bring suit if necessary to stop the infringement and collect the damages youre owed. Borod & Kramer's Intellectual Property Law Practice Group provides a comprehensive business-oriented approach to resolving disputes before they reach the courtroom, and the litigation experience to vigorously defend your rights
Like you, your business has an identity. A name. A reputation. Your business identity is the key to customer goodwill that has real value. Whether your business is just beginning to establish an identity in the marketplace, or is already building a brand thats recognized in your industry, Borod & Kramer's Intellectual Property Law Practice Group can help you to secure your business identity, online and off.
Todays highly interconnected world presents many challenges and opportunities for protecting your businesss valuable identity. Trademarks of companies in distant states that might once have coexisted are now just a few clicks away, and increasingly in conflict. Choosing the wrong name for your business or other organization without careful checking can have consequences beyond poor customer acceptance, and can potentially invite litigation. Borod & Kramer's Intellectual Property Law Practice Group is ready to guide you away from these and other hazards that you may not have recognized were on your course ahead.
Trademark defense and enforcement
Protecting your business identity requires monitoring, just as protecting your personal identity does. If your trademarks are infringed, your business could risk losing its identity or brand. To prevent infringers from taking your business identity, you first have to know its happening. Monitoring your business trademarks for infringement is the first step, andKramer + Crones Intellectual Property Law Practice Group will stand watch for you, alerting you to potential problems.
Once possible trademark infringement is discovered, Borod & Kramer's Intellectual Property Law Practice Group can advise you on the appropriate strategy to defend your business identity, whether it takes a warning letter, negotiation, or an infringement suit. And if your business is accused of trademark infringement, Borod & Kramer's Intellectual Property Law Practice Group has the team to defend you.
Borod & Kramer understands that your intellectual property and capital your trade secrets are your competitive advantage. We also know that you must guard them as jealously as you would your own home.
The first step is an Intellectual Property Security Audit to help you evaluate your existing defense systems, giving you a clear picture of your vulnerabilities from external threats. Well also audit your internal procedures to determine your exposure to internal theft or embezzlement. With this data in hand, we design a systematic program to address your needs.
Borod & Kramer's Trade Secret Protection Practice employs both practical and preemptive strategies for protecting and preserving the value of your intellectual property.
The Practice specializes in comprehensive assessments, strategic counsel, litigation support, and bridging the gap between the protections afforded by computer security and intellectual property law.
We understand the growing threats and subtle vulnerabilities that abound in todays business environment. A combination of burgeoning technology and the quickly shifting sands of business create unique challenges for your organization. Defending your most valuable assets requires a sophisticated team of professionals.
Minority Shareholder Oppression & Governance Issues
This type of case is as unique as the client being represented. Due to their complex nature and often long consultation requirements, the sooner you find expert legal representation the sooner resolution and, if necessary, compensation will be found. So whether you own most, half or a very small percentage of a business, we can offer the expert legal advice necessary to help you resolve your inter-business disputes as quickly and painlessly as possible.
If you own a equity in a non-publicly traded company there is a very limited market for your shares. Minority interest owners have certain rights if they are dissatisfied in the direction the other owners are taking the organization. Certain documents and courses of dealings govern the organizations existence and spell out your interests. Your team must have a firm grasp of the entire situation and thoroughly understand those documents and course of dealings.
After determining what kind of contractual agreements to which you are obligated, our expert legal staff will custom-tailor a course of action designed to dissolve disputes between individuals with ownership interests in businesses, partners, corporate shareholders or members of limited liability companies.
No matter what your involvement, we take immediate action to solve your dispute right away.
Individuals with equity in a business have a vested interest in how that business is divided. When issues arise concerning how your business associates divide or plan to divide business profits, Borod & Kramer is here for you.
For years, we have helped countless people resolve equity compensation disputes via negotiation, mediation, arbitration and lawsuits.
We can also help you negotiate and draft ownership agreements to resolve situations before they arise. And if these situations lead to buy-sell agreements and successive planning, our experience can help you wade through all issues.
A person who manages money or property for another and must exercise a standard of care in such management activity is a fiduciary. Typical examples are business partners, employees, managers, trustees, receivers, executors, persons holding powers of attorney, etc. If a client is complaining about what someone in a position of trust has done, it could be a breach of fiduciary duty. Borod & Kramer is experienced in representing clients who believe that someone owes them a fiduciary duty breached due to negligence or intentional conduct.
Proving that a person has been terminated improperly is a very difficult undertaking. However, if you do have a legitimate claim of illegal discrimination or wrongful termination, Borod & Kramer an employee rights law firm can help you pursue a claim for wrongful termination and seek to recover back pay and compensatory damages as well as reinstatement.
The following items constitute illegal discrimination: age, gender, race, national origin, religion, jury service, refusal to participate in or remain silent about illegal activities, whistle blowing, participating in an EEOC process, disability, use of agricultural products, having filed for bankruptcy protection and reporting/pursuing statutory or common-law rights (this is called a retaliatory discharge).
Arbitration / Mediation
In addition to representing clients in mediation, arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution process Borod & Kramer, PLC also provides services as neutrals in those processes. The firms extensive litigation background provides its professionals with keen insights into the process, the potential value of cases, and the rigors necessary to see most cases through to verdict. This real world experience as advocates helps us bring parties to resolution as neutrals.
If you or a loved one has been permanently and severely disabled or if a loved one has been accidentally or negligently killed, youll need sound, experienced legal representation if you hope to be compensated for your loss.
Be it an automobile accident, a workplace injury, a product defect, medical malpractice, or some other type of negligence that causes your tragedy, Borod & Kramer has the background to successfully represent you and your family.
In addition, for those situations where a large number of people have been wronged by an individual, business or civic entity, Borod & Kramer can undertake a class action case on behalf of that group.
The lawyers at Borod & Kramer frequently find that our clients employers have failed to pay them the legal minimum wage or have failed to pay them overtime for hours worked above the statutory limit per week. Often times it is more cost effective for the clients and the attorneys to bring these cases as class actions under the Fair Labor Standards Act. A class action or representative action is a lawsuit where one or more individuals bring a claim on their own behalf and on behalf of all persons similarly situated. This allows for more economical prosecution of the actions but more importantly, often times, results in compensation for other employees who have been wronged as well as an elimination of the illegal compensation practice.
