Michael Kraut
USA Guide 2024
Band 2 : Litigation: General Commercial
Band 2
About
Provided by Michael Kraut
Practice Areas
Michael S. Kraut represents clients in complex securities and commercial litigation, and government enforcement actions. He represents banks, trust companies, registered investment advisers, hedge funds, broker-dealers, public issuers, and their officers and directors in civil litigation; and in investigations by the US Department of Justice (DOJ), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), self-regulatory organizations, and state securities regulators. He also counsels clients on sensitive internal investigations and a range of regulatory and compliance issues. For more information, please view his bio at https://www.morganlewis.com/bios/mkraut.
Personal
University of Michigan, 1996, B.A., with honors; University of Pennsylvania Law School, J.D., cum laude
Chambers Review
USA
Michael Kraut comes recommended for his defense of major financial institutions. He is particularly experienced in the role of trustee in litigation relating to the improper sales of mortgage-backed securities.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He is very good on strategic thinking. He plays chess, not checkers. He is incredibly knowledgeable on all things we do."
"Michael thinks deeply and effectively about complex matters. He is thorough, committed and really gifted at protecting and advancing his clients' interests."
"He is very good on strategic thinking. He plays chess, not checkers. He is incredibly knowledgeable on all things we do."
"Michael thinks deeply and effectively about complex matters. He is thorough, committed and really gifted at protecting and advancing his clients' interests."