Steven D. Kramer

Orlando Attorney Steven Kramer is a Florida Attorney and founder of the Kramer Law Firm, a full-service Law Firm.

Mr. Kramer has been recognized as a Best Lawyer in America for both 2012 and 2013 (Woodward/White, 18th & 19th Editions).

Best Lawyers is a publication of outstanding attorneys compiled by more than 3.9 million peer-review surveys in which leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers. Best Lawyers is partnered with U.S. News & World Report, the leading rankings publication in the U.S., to rank law firms in the United States.

A very small percentage of Attorneys in the United States are listed in Best Lawyers. Lawyers are not permitted to pay any fee be included in Best Lawyers.

Mr. Kramer was also recently recognized in Florida's Best Lawyers (2013 Edition).

Mr. Kramer has also been recognized as a Top Lawyer in Orlando by Orlando Magazine (2012), as a Legal Elite Up & Comer by Florida Trend Magazine (2010), and Mr. Kramer is rated 10 out of 10 as "superb" by Avvo.com.

Community

Mr. Kramer is a native Floridian and has lived in Central Florida since 1987. He is a graduate of Lake Mary High School in Lake Mary, Florida.

Mr. Kramer is a leader in the Central Florida Community. He currently serves as President of the prestigious William's Inn of Court, previously served as President of the Seminole County Bar Association, President of the Seminole County Legal Aid Society, Co-Founder and Director of the Seminole County Young Lawyers Division, and is a Member of the Florida Council of Bar Association Presidents and other organizations.

Mr. Kramer is also a weekly featured guest and legal commentator on the SBK Live show on Real Radio 104.1 WTKS and a weekly guest on the nationally syndicated Monsters of the Morning Show also on Real Radio 104.1 WTKS and Sirius XM.

Mr. Kramer also educates and trains other Florida attorneys on various legal issues and strategies in Continuing Legal Education seminars. He teaches and trains other attorneys on Foreclosure Defense and he has developed new defenses to foreclosure and innovative new strategies to defend foreclosure cases.

Values

Mr. Kramer was very influenced by his grandparents and they played an important role in his life; this role has shaped the Kramer Law Firm's focus on old-fashioned values like "my word is my bond." While never losing sight of his traditional roots, Mr. Kramer runs the firm with the most innovative technology and management techniques. The firm is committed to giving every client the best possible experience with a lawyer. Even though the Kramer Law Firm advertises, Mr. Kramer believes that "word of mouth" referrals from existing clients and the business community are the key to success. Mr. Kramer also believes that achieving results and taking care of clients will ensure that clients refer business and stick with the Kramer Law Firm for life.

Giving Back

Mr. Kramer believes that he owes his success to the contribution of others in his life. Therefore, Mr. Kramer has and always will give back to the community. Mr. Kramer has served as Director for the Seminole County Legal Aid Society since 2009 and served as its President from 2010-2011. In 2010, Mr. Kramer was recognized by the Florida Supreme Court for his Pro-Bono Service and received the Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award. He also received The Distinguished Pro Bono Award from the Seminole County Legal Aid Society in 2009, the Service Award from the Brevard County Bar Association in 2010, the President's Award from the Seminole County Legal Aid Society in 2010, the Distinguished Pro-Bono Service Award for his representation of indigent foreclosure defendants in 2009 from the Seminole County Legal Aid Society, and he was appointed by the Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court to his Pro-BonoAdvisory Committee in 2011. Mr. Kramer has also been involved in numerous non-legal charitable endeavors including serving as a Director for a non-profit alcohol and addiction rehabilitation program, and Director for the Florida Youth Symphony Orchestra.

Drive and Creativity

Mr. Kramer graduated from the University of Florida in 1999 with a B.A. in political science and a minor in history with highest honors. Mr. Kramer completed his undergraduate degree in only three years and graduated Summa Cum Laude. Mr. Kramer earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 2002. Mr. Kramer also earned a Certificate in Intellectual Property Law from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 2002.

He composes music, writes and exercises vigorously in his free time. Mr. Kramer plays multiple musical instruments and keeps them nearby; he has a guitar, piano and ukulele in his office. Mr. Kramer believes that the challenges of mastering music will keep his mind keen, his demeanor humble, and that the creativity it fosters will serve his clients well by giving him the insight to approach every case fresh and to develop innovative and unique strategies. This creativity and drive is part of what distinguishes Steve Kramer from other attorneys.

The Kramer Law Firm is a Full Service Law Firm handling the following practice areas:

• Criminal Defense
• Family Law
• Business Law
• Bankruptcy
• Foreclosure
• Estate Planning
• Personal Injury
• Civil Litigation

CURRICULUM VITAE

EDUCATION

• HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL, Boston, Massachusetts
  Certificate, Leading Small Business Through It’s Lifecycle, June 2012
• UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA LEVIN COLLEGE OF LAW, Gainesville, FloridaCertificate, Intellectual Property, December 2002
• UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA LEVIN COLLEGE OF LAW, Gainesville, Florida
  Juris Doctor, December 2002
  • Honors:
    • Academic Honor Roll: Dean’s List Fall 2002, Dean’s List Spring 2002, Dean’s List Summer 2001, Dean’s List Summer 2000
    • National Deans List/ Who’s Who Among American Law Students
    • Chester H. Ferguson Scholarship
  • Activities/Honor Societies:
    • Law School Toastmasters
      • Treasurer 1999
    • John Marshall Bar Association/Student Government
    • Mediation and Negotiation Clinic
    • Entertainment and Sports Law Society
    • Intellectual Property and Technology Association
    • Music Law Conference
• UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, Gainesville, Florida
  Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude, May 1999Major: Political Science; Minor: History

Completed all coursework and studies for Bachelor’s Degree within three academic years

• Honors:
  • Graduated with Highest Honors
  • Honors Thesis
  • Academic Honor Roll: President’s List Fall 1997, Dean’s List Spring 1999, Dean’s List Fall 1998, Dean’s List Spring 1998, Dean’s List Summer 1997, Dean’s List Spring 1997, Dean’s List Summer 1996
• Activities/Honor Societies:
  • Pi Sigma Alpha National Honor Society
  • Golden Key National Honor Society
  • Delta Upsilon International Fraternity
    • Historian 1998

PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP POSITIONS

• Seminole County Bar Association
  • President, 2009- 2010
  • President-Elect, 2008-2009
  • Secretary, 2008-2009
  • Treasurer, 2007-2008
• Seminole County Legal Aid Society
  • President, 2010- 2011
  • Vice-President, 2009-2010
  • Director, 2009-Present
• Williams’ Inn of Court
  • President, 2011- 2012
  • President-Elect, 2010-2011
  • Ethics Chair, 2009-2010
  • Secretary, 2008-2009
  • Program Chair, 2007-2008
  • Director, 2012-Present
• Seminole County Young Lawyers Division
  • Co-Founder
  • Director, 2006-2009
• Orlando JCC
  • Director, 2012-Present
• Metro Orlando Recovery Residences
  • Director, 2005-Present
• Florida Youth Symphony Orchestra
  • Director, 2011

PRESENT AND PAST PROFESSIONAL/COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS

• Florida Council of Bar Association Presidents
• Seminole County Legal Aid, Contributing Attorney
• Florida Attorneys Saving Homes (FASH)
• Florida Justice Teaching Program
• Community Leaders and Elected Officials, Sanford, Florida
• Florida Bar Foundation, Fellow
• Orange County Bar Association
• Chief Justice’s Pro Bono Advisory Committee, 2011
• Florida Bar Association
  • Business Section
  • Young Lawyers Division
  • Trial Lawyers Section
  • Criminal Defense Section
  • Real Property Section
  • Trust Section
  • Probate Section
• Tiger Bay Club of Orlando, Florida
• Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• American Bar Association

AWARDS/HONORS

• Election to The Best Lawyers In America, (Woodward/White), 2013
• Florida’s Best Lawyers, 2013 Edition
• Orlando’s Top Lawyers, Orlando Magazine, 2012
• Election to The Best Lawyers In America, (Woodward/White), 2012
• 10.0/10.0 Superb Rating, www.avvo.com, 2009-Present
• Attorney of the Year Award, Seminole County Young Lawyers, 2011-2012
• Martindale-Hubbell Client Rated Preeminent Attorney, 2012
• Pro-Bono Service Award, Seminole County Legal Aid Society, 2011
• Nomination to The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White), 2011
• Nomination to Forty Under 40, Orlando Business Journal, 2008 & 2011
• Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award, Supreme Court of the State of Florida, 2010
• Florida Legal Elite Up and Comer, Florida Trend Magazine Legal Elite, 2010
• Service Award, Brevard County Bar Association, 2010
• President’s Award, Seminole County Legal Aid Society, 2010
• The Distinguished Pro Bono Award, Seminole County Legal Aid Society, 2009

BAR ADMISSIONS

• United States Federal Court, Middle District of Florida
• United States Federal Court, Northern District of Florida
• United States Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
• United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
• United States Tax Court
• United States Supreme Court
• Florida Bar Association
• United States Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

• Panelist, “Ethical Issues in Trademark and Copyright Practice,” Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law, Orlando, FL, 2008
• Lecturer, “Foreclosure Defense Strategies,” IDC Building, Altamonte Springs, 2009
• Moderator, “The Fate of Florida No-Fault Law, Policy, Practice and Legislation,” Williams' Inn of Court, Heathrow, FL, 2008
• Lecturer, “Advance Health Directives and Durable Healthcare Powers of Attorney,” Dialyses of Central Florida, Sanford, FL, 2007
• Moderator, "Legal Jeopardy," Joint Meeting of the Central Florida Inns of Court and the Williams' Inns of Court, 2007
• Lecturer, "Effective Estate Planning," Safe Harbor Center, Sanford, FL, 2006
• Lecturer, "Intergenerational Estate Planning," Foster Grandparents Organization, Sanford, FL, 2006
• Judge, International Negotiation Competition, Florida A & M Law School, 2006
• Judge, Southeastern Mock Trial Competition, University of Central Florida, 2006
• Author, “The Rise of Two Party Florida,” University of Florida Press, 1999 (Honors Thesis)
• Lecturer and Author, “Foreclosure: The Impact on the Family and Family Law, Oh What a Tangled Web!,” Florida Bar Registered CLE, Altamonte Springs, Florida, 2011
• Lecturer and Author, “Essentials of Foreclosure Defense,” Law Review CLE, Hilton, Orlando, Florida, 2012
• “How to Survive & Recover in a Bad Economy,” Seminole State College, Sanford, Florida, 2012
• Editorial Advisory Board, Attorney at Law Magazine, 2011-Present
• Author, “Recognizing Great Lawyers,” Orlando Style Magazine, September 2012
• Author, “How to Sniff Out Horse Sense in Business Lawyers,” Orlando Style Magazine, November 2012
• Author, “When Foreclosure Follows Divorce,” Orlando Style Magazine, December 2012

MEDIA APPEARANCES

• “Show Me the Note: Foreclosure Defenses,” Fox 35 News, WOFL Fox Orlando, February 24, 2009
• “Can Obama’s Mortgage Assistance Program Help You,” People Power Hour, 810 WEUS, April 3, 2009
• “Taking on the Homeowner’s Association,” CBS Local 6 News, WKMG CBS Orlando, November 9, 2009
• “Lawyers, Guns and Money,” People Power Hour, 810 WEUS, March 22, 2010
• “Tastes Like Chikin,” Orlando Weekly, May 5, 2010
• Ask a Lawyer with Steve Kramer, Real Radio 104.1 WTKS Orlando, www.wtks.com, Orlando, 2008-2010
• “Step by Step: How to Hire a Lawyer,” Orlando Sentinel, February 8, 2010
• SBK Live, Real Radio 104.1 WTKS Orlando, February 2010- Present
  • Weekly Featured Guest and Legal Commentator]
• “Is it OK to Walk Away,” People Power Hour, 810 WEUS, May 24, 2010
• “Legal Advice a Critical Part of Starting a New Business,” Orlando Business Journal, June 18, 2010
• “Florida Legal Elite,” Florida Trend Magazine, July 2010
• “Trends, What is the Most Overlooked Business Liability,” Orlando Business Journal, June 2011
• “Law Firm of the Month,” Attorney at Law Magazine, February 2012
• “Spotlight on Law,” Orlando Style Magazine, September 2012
• “Kramer Makes the Call,” The Monsters of the Morning, Real Radio 104.1 WTKS Orlando, June 2011-Present
  • [Nationally Syndicated on Sirius XM & I Heart Radio, Weekly Guest and Legal Commentator]