Bruce S. Kramer
Bruce S. Kramer is a nationally recognized trial lawyer with decades of experience litigating complex civil rights, constitutional, and commercial cases in state and federal courts across the country. He has served as lead counsel in landmark cases involving First Amendment rights, voting rights, premises liability, and government accountability.
Mr. Kramer played a pivotal role in McClung v. Delta Square and Wal-Mart, a Tennessee Supreme Court case that overturned longstanding precedent and established a new duty of care for property owners in inadequate security cases. His work has shaped Tennessee civil rights and tort law.
Bruce Kramer’s career has been defined by a commitment to protecting civil liberties and holding powerful institutions accountable.
Areas Of Practice
- Civil Rights & Constitutional Law
- Complex Commercial Litigation
- Premises Liability & Inadequate Security
- Class Actions
- Securities & Corporate Litigation
Education
Washington & Lee University, B.A., cum laude
The George Washington University Law Center, J.D., with honors
Languages
English
Bar Admissions
- Supreme Court of the United States
- United States Courts of Appeals for the Second, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth, and Ninth Circuits
- United States Tax Court
- All Tennessee state courts and numerous United States District Courts
Experience
- Lead Counsel in Landmark Civil Rights Cases – Decades of experience litigating complex constitutional cases involving First Amendment rights, voting rights, and government accountability in state and federal courts nationwide
- McClung v. Delta Square and Wal-Mart – Served as lead counsel in landmark Tennessee Supreme Court case that overturned longstanding precedent and established new duty of care for property owners in inadequate security cases
- Complex Commercial Litigation – Extensive experience handling high-stakes commercial disputes and premises liability matters across multiple jurisdictions
- Constitutional Law Expert – Nationally recognized for expertise in civil rights litigation and constitutional challenges that have shaped Tennessee civil rights and tort law
Professional Honors and Activities
- American Bar Association
- Tennessee Bar Association
- Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association (former Board member)
- Memphis and Shelby County Bar Association
- National Crime Victims Bar Association
- Leo Bearman Sr. American Inn of Court (Master)