Matthew Kraus

Partner

P
(212) 785-0757
F
(212) 968-2400
One Battery Park Plaza
Suite 710
New York
,
NY
10004

PRACTICE AREAS

Insurance Coverage Analysis and Litigation

First-Party Property Claims Defense

Commercial Litigation

Subrogation

Property Insurance

Professional Liability

Admissions

New York

United States District Court for the Northern District of New York

United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York

United States District Court for the Southern District of New York

United States District Court for the Western District of New York

Education

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

J.D., 2002

University of New York, Albany

B.A., cum laude, 1999

Matthew Kraus focuses his practice on insurance coverage analysis and litigation, appellate work, subrogation, and commercial litigation.

Matthew Kraus focuses his practice on insurance coverage analysis and litigation, appellate work, subrogation, and commercial litigation.

Matt represents and advises domestic and foreign insurance companies, corporations, insureds and individuals in insurance coverage actions, first-party property litigation and employment matters involving claims of discrimination.

Matt has extensive litigation experience and knowledge necessary to successfully defend his clients in varying litigation matters. Additionally he has published articles pertaining to insurance coverage litigation.

Prior to joining the firm, Matt was a partner with a New York litigation firm. While in law school, he served as an intern at the Office of United States Senator Charles Schumer.

Achievements

The American Society of Legal Advocates, “Top 40 Under 40” in Insurance Coverage in the New York Area (2014)

Selected to New York Rising Stars® 2016

Articles

New York Court of Appeals Allows Consequential Claims to Proceed Insurance Coverage Litigation Reporter (April 18, 2008)

Matthew Kraus focuses his practice on insurance coverage analysis and litigation, appellate work, subrogation, and commercial litigation.

Matt represents and advises domestic and foreign insurance companies, corporations, insureds and individuals in insurance coverage actions, first-party property litigation and employment matters involving claims of discrimination.

Matt has extensive litigation experience and knowledge necessary to successfully defend his clients in varying litigation matters. Additionally he has published articles pertaining to insurance coverage litigation.

Prior to joining the firm, Matt was a partner with a New York litigation firm. While in law school, he served as an intern at the Office of United States Senator Charles Schumer.

Achievements

The American Society of Legal Advocates, “Top 40 Under 40” in Insurance Coverage in the New York Area (2014)

Selected to New York Rising Stars® 2016

Articles

New York Court of Appeals Allows Consequential Claims to Proceed Insurance Coverage Litigation Reporter (April 18, 2008)

ATTORNEY'S Resources

Results
Matthew Kraus and Andrew Furman prevail in Supreme Court of New York, Appellate Division, First Department
Matthew Kraus and Andrew Furman prevail in Supreme Court of New York, Appellate Division, First Department
Matthew Kraus and Andrew Furman prevail in Supreme Court of New York, Appellate Division, First Department
February 16, 2023
February 16, 2023
Articles & Blogs
Business Interruption Insurance Coverage Challenges Triggered by COVID-19
Business Interruption Insurance Coverage Challenges Triggered by COVID-19
Business Interruption Insurance Coverage Challenges Triggered by COVID-19
November 17, 2021
March 18, 2020