Keith A. Krauss

Keith A. Krauss, Esq., partner at Genova Burns LLC, is an accomplished attorney with decades of experience guiding clients through complex business transactions and commercial disputes. He co-chairs the Cannabis Law Group and holds an AV® Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting the highest standard of professional excellence. He is recognized for his ability to manage mergers, acquisitions, corporate governance, and litigation, offering clients comprehensive counsel in transactional and regulatory matters across diverse industries.

Mr. Krauss earned his J.D. from Rutgers Law School in 1978 and his B.A., magna cum laude, from Assumption College in 1975. Admitted to practice in New Jersey, he is also admitted before the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. His education and admissions provide a strong platform for his practice.

Mr. Krauss’s experience includes corporate structuring, dissolutions, and financing arrangements, including private placements, franchising, and partnership offerings. He has a nuanced understanding of intellectual property licensing, covering patent, copyright, trademark, and trade name rights. He represents both licensors and licensees across industries such as technology, manufacturing, and entertainment. In addition, he is skilled in handling commercial and construction disputes, utilizing both court proceedings and arbitration to secure favorable resolutions for clients.

In addition to his legal practice, Keith A. Krauss frequently lectures on business law topics for organizations, including the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants and the National Business Law Institute. He is active in numerous bar associations and professional committees, contributing to the development of business and intellectual property law. Through his leadership and legal expertise, he continues to provide clients with trusted guidance and strategic representation in complex business matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Genova Burns LLC
• Member, American Bar Association, Business Law Section
• Member, New Jersey State Bar Association, Business Law Section
• Member, Essex County Bar Association, Business Law Section
• Member, Rutgers Moot Court Board

Licensed State

• New Jersey

Education

• Rutgers Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Assumption College
  BA with Magna Cum Laude

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