About Gerard
Gerard Kramer has spent decades in the courtroom and the conference room. He arrived at law school after earning his undergraduate degree in 1982 and earned his law degree from Dickinson School of Law in 1985. Those early years set the groundwork for a steady career in litigation across state lines.
After law school Kramer entered practice in the mid-1980s and built a practice that spans both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Over time he became a partner at Schmidt Kramer, P.C., a firm where he handles matters in state courts and engages in trial preparation and advocacy. His role at the firm includes managing cases, mentoring associates and working directly with clients on complex disputes.
Kramer's memberships in professional organizations reflect the practical contours of his work. He is an active member of the Pennsylvania State Bar and the Pennsylvania Bar Association. He also belongs to national and state trial organizations, including the American Association for Justice and the Pennsylvania Association for Justice, and he participates in the Central Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association. Those affiliations point to regular involvement in litigation and trial practice, continuing legal education, and the trial bar community.
Throughout his career Kramer has handled a range of civil matters. He works on litigation that requires courtroom presence, written advocacy, depositions and case strategy. He represents clients in contested proceedings and emphasizes clear preparation for hearings and trials. He is known within his firm for an approach that pairs courtroom readiness with practical case management.
Colleagues describe Kramer as someone who prefers direct communication and pragmatic problem-solving. He spends time preparing younger lawyers for trial and helps shape litigation plans that account for both legal and factual challenges. He also remains engaged in legal organizations that offer professional development and networking for trial lawyers.
Kramer maintains office locations in Harrisburg and Camp Hill, where he sees clients and handles matters arising across the region. He practices in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and continues to work on civil litigation and trial matters from those offices, balancing case preparation with courtroom work and firm responsibilities.
