Reinhold Krammer is an equity partner at Masuda Funai. His clients are primarily international or domestic subsidiaries of international entities, often operating in the manufacturing industry from machinery to pharmaceuticals. Krammer handles disputes ranging from standard breach of contract matters to fraud and deceptive trade practices to financial litigation, including those related to collections, receiverships, bankruptcies, and insolvency.    
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Litigation
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Principal

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Reinhold Krammer is a partner in the Firm's Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Creditors' Rights, and Commercial Transactions practice groups. He advises multinational corporations, international businesses, and U.S.-based companies on complex legal and commercial matters, delivering practical, business-focused solutions that align with clients' strategic objectives. Recognized for his responsiveness, sound judgment, and results-driven approach, he is a trusted advisor to organizations operating across multiple jurisdictions.

Reinhold's experience spans litigation, arbitration, mediation, and cross-border commercial transactions throughout the United States and internationally. He has represented clients in matters involving Germany, Japan, Austria, Belgium, Italy, the U.K., Mexico, Canada, the Netherlands, Switzerland, France, Korea, Spain, China, Brazil, and the U.S., while also negotiating and closing sophisticated commercial agreements for businesses around the world. Whether managing high-value disputes or structuring critical business transactions, Reinhold combines legal precision with commercial insight to help clients protect their interests, mitigate risk, and achieve successful outcomes.

In addition to his legal practice, Reinhold is a Certified Public Accountant, providing clients with a unique understanding of the financial and business considerations that influence strategic decision-making. He also serves as the Honorary Consul General of a foreign sovereign for Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin, reflecting the confidence placed in him by international institutions. Several foreign trade organizations have designated him as a trusted legal advisor, recommending him to companies from their respective countries seeking reliable legal counsel in the United States.

Admissions: Illinois, Michigan

Memberships

American Bar Association

Austria America Foundation, Inc. - Honorary Director

Chicago Bar Association

Chicago Council on Global Affairs - President's Circle

German International School of Chicago - Honorary Director

Illinois State Bar Association

International Trade Club of Chicago - Former Director

Education

J.D., DePaul University College of Law, 1993

B.S., University of Illinois, with honors, 1988

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