Mary Claire Kramer

Mary Claire focuses her practice on a variety of civil litigation matters, including defending clients in the areas of mass-tort litigation, environmental and toxic tort, pharmaceutical and medical device, complex litigation, along with manufacturers of various products. She works on all phases of litigation including discovery, motion practice, depositions, trial preparation, and trials.

Prior to joining the firm, Mary Claire gained extensive experience as a litigation associate, representing contractors, subcontractors, and public entities in complex construction disputes. She assisted in successfully obtaining judgments in federal and state courts, drafting appellate briefs for the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and negotiating settlements with regulatory agencies.

Mary Claire graduated magna cum laude from the Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. During her tenure at Loyola Law, Mary Claire distinguished herself as a Crowe Scholar, served as a member of the Loyola Law Review, Order of Barristers, Chair of the Moot Court Board and First Amendment Moot Court Team Coach. Mary Claire was also a student practitioner in Loyola’s esteemed Immigration Clinic, representing asylum seekers in Immigration Court.

Outside of the legal realm, Mary Claire volunteers her time to organizations such as Crescent City Café and the Young Leadership Council. She also leverages her legal skills to effect positive change, having negotiated legislation to codify certain child welfare procedures in Louisiana.

Driven by a dedication to achieving positive outcomes for her clients, Mary Claire brings a steadfast commitment to integrity, diligence, and compassion to her legal practice and beyond.

Honors & Recognitions

• Loyola Law Review, Member
• National Quarterfinalist, Leroy R. Hassel, Sr. National Constitutional Law Moot Court Competition
• Student Practitioner in the Immigration Section, Stuart H. Smith Law Clinic and Center for Social Justice
• William L. Crowe, Sr. Scholar

Civic Affiliations

• Crescent City Café, Volunteer Kitchen Leader
• Young Leadership Council

Professional Affiliations

• Louisiana State Bar Association
• New Orleans Bar Association
• Federal Bar Association
• Thomas More Inn of Court
• Defense Research Institute (DRI)