Turahn Jenkins and James Kraus announce new Pittsburgh law firm

Attorneys James Kraus and Turahn Jenkins announced on Feb. 13 the formation of a new law firm, Kraus Jenkins, to be based in Pittsburgh. The new firm will also have an office in Washington, D.C., the New Pittsburgh Courier has learned. The firm of Kraus Jenkins will focus on representing clients in civil and criminal litigation, and government investigations. The civil litigation practice will be wide-ranging with heavy emphasis on the representation of healthcare providers, including hospitals and physicians. The criminal litigation practice will span the full range of criminal matters.

Founding member James Kraus expressed optimism for the new venture: “Our new firm is an exciting opportunity to build upon a foundation of uncompromising integrity, merging established practices that share key characteristics —a deep wealth of trial experience and a fervent dedication to giving our best each day to our clients.”

Kraus has more than 30 years of civil and criminal trial experience. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers.

Kraus began his career with the U.S. Army JAG Corps, initially serving as a criminal prosecutor and operational law officer with the Army’s 4th Infantry Division. He has since built a distin - ing from low-level misdemeanors to Criminal Homicide. He continues to build upon a criminal defense and civil litigation practice, intuitively balancing his roles as a zealous advocate and a trusted advisor while achieving noteworthy results both in and out of the courtroom. Jenkins is a dedicated community leader and social justice advocate currently serving as Vice President of the Allegheny Lawyers Initiative for Justice.

Jenkins sees the key components of the new firm to be “our faith in each other and the shared belief that each and every client is deserving of a dignified and individualized approach to legal counseling and fierce advocacy.”

Kraus and Jenkins are joined in their practice by attorney Lee Goldfarb. Goldfarb has over a decade of experience in both civil and criminal litigation, beginning her legal career with the Of - fice of the District Attorney in the Child Abuse Unit. There she successfully prosecuted over 30 jury trials, in addition to a multitude of non-jury trials, involving matters of physical and sexual assault of children as well as homicide. Goldfarb’s practice includes the representation of medical professionals and hospitals in matters ranging from claims of medical malpractice to allegations of violations of the federal False Claims Act.

She also represents individuals and corporate organizations in response to government investigations. As the firm eagerly launches, the partners of Kraus Jenkins are intent on a model of dedication and diligence. With earnest enthusiasm, Kraus emphasized “investing the highest quality of effort on behalf of our current and future clients.” guished career in private practice and tried scores of civil cases in defense of hospitals, physicians, and other healthcare providers, as well as financial professionals.

Kraus has also represented professionals in response to government investigations, as well as a wide range of clients at trial in state and federal courts in response to criminal charges.

Founding member

Turahn Jenkins has been practicing for nearly 20 years, including stints at both the Office of District Attorney and Office of Public Defender where he tried a broad spectrum of cases rang -