LITIGATION

We practice in all courts of the Commonwealth, and have successfully prosecuted cases from intake to trial, whether with a judge or jury. We have also successfully prosecuted appeals in courts in the Commonwealth, through to the Supreme Judicial Court.

At Kraus & Hummel, we analyze, prepare and if necessary, try the case.

DOMESTIC

Ideas, tangible or not, are the most important things to protect in today’s competitive creative market. With so many channels and constantly replenishing feeds to watch out for, tracing the ownership and originality of a design, brand name, or invention needs the laser-focused eye of a trained attorney. We’ll handle the search, application, and filing process of trademarks, copyrights, and patents. And if your idea has been infringed upon, our litigation team will negotiate the best possible licensing and settlement agreements.

Government Relations

Robert Kraus is a registered lobbyist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and can consult and advise on issue of governmental matters, from local to state issues, having served both locally and as a State Representative in the State House in Boston.

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW

KnH attorneys practice administrative law effecting our clients in a variety of ways, from permitting with administrative bodies to litigation representing parties harmed by or involved with administrative law in Massachusetts. This representation includes special education, licensing and other matters addressed administratively in Massachusetts.

Manufactured Housing

Kraus & Hummel is known for its experience and knowledge dealing with manufactured housing in the Commonwealth; representing both owner/operated communities and those operated by its residents. This experience includes but is not limited to, business transactions, litigation and planning associated with such communities.

DEBT COLLECTION

Kraus & Hummel provides litigation services for debt collection from small to significant amounts.

Special Education

Kraus & Hummel has been providing legal services to families with children with special needs for over 20 years - from providing services and support during the “Team” process through administrative hearings before the Massachusetts Bureau of Special Education; we provide services to families and their children until such children reach age 22.

pERMITTING/LAND USE PLANNING

Fashion law is a little bit like the Wild West. There’s a lot of potential, but the rules can be convoluted and vague at best. Protecting a brand or even a single design involves intellectual property, copyrights, trademarks, and patents. A successful case requires creativity and flexibility. Harris Ingram represents boutique design houses like Marta and Thorne, individual designers like Mara Bond, and illustrators and graphic designers. We protect their products against copycats large and small, and guide them through manufacturing ethics and labeling laws.

BUSINESS STRATEGY

The startup and small business marketplace is still a new and fierce frontier that requires legal advice from attorneys who are deeply entrenched in the particulars of venture financing. We offer a competitive advantage that can help you save money and make more of it in the long run. We’ve steered corporations like Tap Unlimited and Hydrocycle with a balance of legal, business, operational, and financial strategies that had clear execution and built-in problem-solving contingencies. Our holistic approach is essential to any company looking to grow.