History
Attorney Robert Kraus graduated from Bates College, Lewiston, Maine (studying at Manchester College, Oxford University, Oxford, England during his junior year), graduated 6th in his class, Magna cum Laude, high honors and Phi Beta Kappa. Thereafter, he worked for U.S. Senator Alan K. Simpson (Ret.) from Wyoming in Washington, D.C. - leaving to attend and graduate from Boston College Law School. After graduating from BC Law School, Attorney Kraus was named a Rotary Foundation Scholar studying at the University of Auckland in Auckland, New Zealand. After a number of years working in Boston in internationally-recognized large law firms, Attorney Kraus established his own practice in 1989, ran for and was elected State Representative for the 12th Plymouth District and served for 8 years in the Great and General Court of Massachusetts. Attorney Kraus serves as a registered lobbyist for his clients as well, depending on their needs. Attorney Anne A. Hummel graduated from Mount Holyoke College, Suffolk University with her law degree and a Masters Degree in Tax from Boston University School of Law. Attorney Hummel worked in private practice, including as assistant counsel to the Tedeschi Food Shops and then was called upon by Governor William Weld to join his administration serving as Assistant Secretary of Consumer Affairs and in other legal and administrative capacities within his administration.
Attorneys Kraus and Hummel, husband and wife, started Kraus & Hummel LLP over 20 years ago and they continue to work and live together to provide the services our clients have come to trust and expect.
Get in touch
Please call us for a consultation at
508/747-4200
YOU CAN CONTACT OUR STAFF:
KRIS KENNY - 508/747-4200 ext. K.kenny@kraushummel.com
Kris, as a para-legal, has extensive experience in all aspect of estate administration, real estate and other matters involving the practice of the firm.
___________________ - 508/747-4200 ext. ___________@kraushummel.com
KnH is seeking another support staff - if you have an interest in joining the team, please call or email.
Kraus & Hummel LLP is fortunate to work with such capable and pleasant individuals; you too will find this to be true.
Attorney Kraus was thanked By His Eminence Cardinal Sean of the Catholic Archdiocese of Boston for Legal Work Performed by Attorney Kraus - Touch to Enlarge
A T T O R N E Y S
Attorneys Kraus & Hummel
Partner
Robert Kraus
Attorney Kraus practiced in large international law and then in 1989 established his own practice. His practice consists of administrative and civil litigation, from initiation through complex trials, at all levels in Massachusetts, including personal injury matters. Attorney Kraus has an extensive practice in business transactions, real estate development and permitting, administrative law, domestic relations and other like matters. Attorney Kraus is a registered lobbyist in Massachusetts.
Education
Boston College Law School
Juris Doctor, 1983
Bates College
B.A., 1979, Magna Cum Laude, Phil Beta Kappa, High Honors, 6th in Class
OF COUNSEL
John H. Prettyman, Of Counsel
Attorney Prettyman has joined the firm as “of counsel” and he will be working on a variety of matters including all aspects of litigation, real estate development and permitting and a variety of other areas. John is an experienced and capable practitioner and we welcome him to the firm. [under construction].
Education
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PARTNER (Retired)
Anne A. Hummel (on limited practice)
Attorney Hummel practiced privately many years working in estate administration and government legal and policy positions; she graduated from Suffolk University with her law degree and an advanced degree in taxation from Boston University School of Law; Attorney Hummel worked in the administration of Governor William F. Weld as Assistant Secretary of Consumer Affairs and in other legal and administrative positions within his administration. At this time, Attorney Hummel has limited her practice.
Education
Boston University School of Law, LLM in Taxation, 1988
Suffolk University
Juris Doctor, 1981
Mount Holyoke College
B.A., 1978
Contact Info:
508-747-4200
Bar Admissions
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